Leprosy: 6 definitions
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Leprosy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, the history of ancient India. 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Shodhganga: A Comparative study of general diseases and remedy in Atharvaveda and Caraka SamhitaLeprosy is denoted by the Sanskrit term Kustha-roga and is described in the Atharvaveda and the Caraka-Samhita, the oldest, richest and scripturally written text dealing with Ayurveda (the ancient India science of life).—The Caraka-samhita describes tat the chemical imbalance of the elements like Vata, Pitta, and Kapha are the prime causes of Leprosy (kustha). Moreover, abnormality in skin, muscle, blood, and lymph causes this disease. In the Sūtrasthana, Caraka refers to the three varieties of Kilasa and enumerates them in the Cikitsasthana. The treatment of Leprosy depends on the variation of the diseases. There are eighteen types of Leprosy as described in Caraka-Samhita. Kustha makes the body ugly that is why this is called leprosy. According to acarya Caraka, one which produces deformity of the body is called Kustha or skin diseases. Kustha also produces a loss of sensation of the affected skin. Madhavanidana has said one who consumes incompatible food items is also affected by the Kustharoga.
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.
India history and geography
Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Leprosy was characteristic of Disabled Persons commonly found in the city of Mathurā at some point in time in ancient India, according to Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] On page 55.11 f., there is a description of poor home (aṇāha-maṇḍava) in the city of Mathurā. In its population there was a sprinkling of disabled persons: [e.g., Leprosy (koḍḍhīe)] [...]. The invaders of the orphan home exchange their views as to which sin may be washed at which holy place. [...]
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Leprosy fruit, Leprosy gourd.
Full-text (+397): Kushtha, Mahavyadhi, Sidhma, Galitakushtha, Shvitra, Kotha, Sidhmala, Tamra, Shvaitrya, Vyadhin, Kilasa, Pandura, Rishyajihva, Shvetra, Tvagdosha, Picu, Sidhman, Shvaitya, Shvitrin, Dadru.
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Search found 179 books and stories containing Leprosy; (plurals include: Leprosies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
4b. Leprosy (Kuṣṭha) in the Caraka-saṃhitā < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
4a. Kuṣṭha-roga (leprosy) in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Remedies in Atharvaveda and Caraka-Saṃhitā]
Treatment of Skin diseases (Carmaroga) and Leprosy (Kuṣṭha) < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Conceptual study of arogyavardhini vati < [2021, Issue 12, December]
Comparative study of leprosy with special reference to dhatugat avastha in kushtha < [2017, Issue IX, September]
Vishghna mahakashaya: critical analysis and efficacy in dermatogical disorders < [2017, Issue VII, July]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Potential targets against leprosy – a pharmacological review < [2013: Volume 2, July issue 4]
Review paper on leprosy < [2018: Volume 7, September issue 16]
Past and present situation of leprosy in india and its future approaches < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
Medicinal plants of rajasthan in indian system of medicine < [Volume 15 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1996]
Medico – botanical survey of plans in kanjamalai hills of salem, tamil nadu < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]
Elementology of infectious diseases < [Volume 10 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1990]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Dermatology (d): Miscellaneous Skin Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medical Principles (In Early Buddhist Scriptures) < [Chapter 3 - Concepts of Health and Disease]
Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 7 - Pathway to Hell and the Emissaries of Yama < [Section 5 - Umā-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 9 - The attainment of good goal by the outcaste woman < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
Chapter 14 - The origin of the Jyotirliṅga Somanātha < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]
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