Kshatamurdhan, Kshata-murdhan, Kṣatamūrdhan: 1 definition
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Kshatamurdhan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
The Sanskrit term Kṣatamūrdhan can be transliterated into English as Ksatamurdhan or Kshatamurdhan, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaKṣatamūrdhan (क्षतमूर्धन्) refers to the “spot of the bite” (e.g., the bite of a rat or snake), according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Kāśyapa has recommended a slew of generic formulae that successfully neutralise rat poison.—According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse 11.50-51): “Equal measures of Karṇikā and Jīvantī, salt, leaves and fruit of Guñjā, must be placed in Hemarasa. (Copper sulphate which is anti-bacterial). This solution must be sprinkled on the spot of the bite (kṣatamūrdhan) [niṣiñced aṅgulībhis tatkṣatamūrdhni sitāśmaje]. The finger nails must be dipped in the solution and placed in the nostril”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
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Partial matches: Kshata, Murdha.
Full-text: Kshata.
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