Kumbhamandali, Kumbha-mandali, Kumbhamaṇḍalī, Kumbhamaṇḍalin, Kumbha-mandalin, Kumbhamandalin: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaKumbhamaṇḍalī (कुम्भमण्डली) refers to one of the sixteen varieties of Maṇḍalī snakes, 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 sources his antidotes from a multitude plants, a few minerals, salts and animal products available in nature. All these plants fall under various groups called gaṇas, as pronounced by the Ayurvedic Nigaṇṭus.
Symptoms of Kumbhamaṇḍalī snake-bite: Shivering, nasal speech, exhaustion caused by thirst and related discomfort, lack of co-ordination, yawning, fever, head-ache,trembling of the tongue, cold, pain due to burning sensation in the body and quivering of lips.
Treatment of Kumbhamaṇḍalī snake-bite: Lepa and pāna of the saturated paste of the Bile of peacock, salt, Uśīra and Girikarṇika, with milk. So also the combination of paste made of Nīlī, Pāṭhā and Aśvāri. Also recommended is the paste/drink made of Radish, Trikaṭu and oil. Another Lepa cum drink made from one khārī of Śiriṣapañcaka, Asafoetida, salt, Dvimuka, Uraga or Nāgakesara, root of Nirguṇḍi is also prescribed.
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: Mandali, Kumbha, Mantali.
Full-text: Vijrimbhika, Kumbha, Gadgada, Dahana, Siroruha, Shitata, Dahanadeha, Anunasika, Jihvakampana, Mandali, Oshtha.
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