Medhya, Medhyā, Meḍhyā: 24 definitions
Introduction:
Medhya means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Marathi, biology. 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭu1) Medhyā (मेध्या) is another name for Jyotiṣmatī, a medicinal plant identified with Celastrus paniculatus (black oil plant or intellect tree) from the Celastraceae or “staff vine” or “bittersweet family” of flowering plants, according to verse 3.82 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The third chapter (guḍūcyādi-varga) of this book contains climbers and creepers (vīrudh). Together with the names Medhyā and Jyotiṣmatī, there are a total of twelve Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant.
2) Medhyā (मेध्या) is also mentioned as a synonym for Tejovatī, a medicinal plant similar to Jyotiṣmatī Celastrus paniculatus (black oil plant or intellect tree) from the Celastraceae or “staff vine” or “bittersweet family” of flowering plants, according to verse 3.82. The Raj Nighantu reads Jyotiṣmatī and Tejovatī together while Bāpālāl identifies Tejovatī with Zanthoxylum budrunga (cape yellowwood or Indian ivy-rue) from the Rutaceae or “rue” or “citrus” family.
3) Medhyā (मेध्या) is also mentioned as a synonym for Śaṅkhapuṣpī, a medicinal plant identified with Convolvulus microphyllus, synonym of Convolvulus prostratus (prostrate bindweed) from the Convolvulaceae or “morning glory” family of flowering plants, according to verse 3.132-134.
4) Medhyā (मेध्या) is also mentioned as a synonym for Brāhmī, a medicinal plant identified with two possibly species verse, according to verse 5.63-66. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Together with the names Suvarcalā and Brāhmī, there are a total of twenty-four Sanskrit synonyms identified for this plant. Note: Chopra identifies Brāhmī with 1) Centella asiatica (Linn.) Urban. while Bāpālāl and Th. B.S. et al identify it with 2) Bacopa monnieri (Linn.) Pennell.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyMedhya (मेध्य) is a Sanskrit technical term, referring to “nootropic” drugs. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Suśruta-saṃhitā and the Caraka-saṃhitā.
Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)Medhya (मेध्य) refers to that which is “intellectualizing” (i.e., cow’s milk), as mentioned in verse 5.21-23 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] among the (different kinds of milk [viz., payas]), cow’s milk [viz., gavya] (is) a vitalizer (and) elixir; (it is) wholesome for pulmonary rupture and pulmonary consumption, intellectualizing [viz., medhya], invigorative, productive of breast-milk, (and) purgative, (and) destroys fatigue, giddiness, intoxication, unbeautifulness, dyspnea, cough, excessive thirst, hunger, old fever, strangury, and hemorrhage [...]”.
Note: Medhya (“intellectualizing”) has been paraphrased by yid gźuṅs byed (“renders one's intellect keen”), balya (“invigorative”) by stobs skyed (“promotes vigour”), and bhrama (“giddiness”) (as in previous such cases) by mgo ’khor (“spinning head”).
Source: Research Gate: Internal applications of Vatsanabha (Aconitum ferox wall)Medhya (मेध्य) refers to “intellect”. Vatsanābha (Aconitum ferox), although categorized as sthāvara-viṣa (vegetable poisons), has been extensively used in ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsMedhya (मेध्य):—The substance which promote intelligence
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.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaMedhya (मेध्य).—A holy place on the west coast. A river flows through this place. This sacred river is believed to be the place of origin of Agni. This is one of the rivers worthy to be remembered every morning and evening. (Chapter 155, Anuśāsana Parva).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana Index1) Meḍhyā (मेढ्या).—Compared to Dhruva among the luminaries.*
- * Bhāgavata-purāṇa IV. 12. 39.
2) Medhya (मेध्य).—The snow-making rays of the sun.*
- * Vāyu-purāṇa 53. 21.
Medhya (मेध्य) refers to the name of a Tīrtha (pilgrim’s destination) mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. III.87.12). Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Medhya) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMedhya.—cf. a-paśu-medhya (IE 8-5), ‘free from the obligation of supplying animals for sacrifices’. Note: medhya is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMedhya [मेध्य] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Xanthium strumarium L. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Xanthium indicum. For the possible medicinal usage of medhya, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Medhya in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. var. catechuoides (Roxb.) Prain (among others).
2) Medhya is also identified with Hordeum vulgare It has the synonym Zeocriton distichon (L.) P. Beauv. (etc.).
3) Medhya is also identified with Pandanus tectorius It has the synonym Pandanus tectorius f. convexus B.C. Stone (etc.).
4) Medhya is also identified with Prosopis cineraria It has the synonym Adenanthera aculeata Roxb. (etc.).
5) Medhya is also identified with Xanthium strumarium It has the synonym Xanthium strumarium subsp. cavanillesii (Schouw) D. Löve & Dans. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Giornale di Fisica, Chimica e Storia Naturale (1822)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Flore Françoise (1815)
· A Flora of North America (1842)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1878)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Medhya, for example side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymēḍhyā (मेढ्या).—a (mēḍha Stake or post.) A term for a person considered as the pillar, prop, or support (of a household, army, or other body), the staff or stay. 2 Applied to a person acquainted with clandestine or knavish transactions. 3 See mēḍhē- jōśī.
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mēdhya (मेध्य).—a S (Purposed, necessary, or proper) to be sacrificed. 2 Pure.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishmēdhya (मेध्य).—f (Proper, purposed) to be sacrificed. Pure.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryMedhya (मेध्य).—a. [medh-ṇyat, medhāya hitaṃ yat vā]
1) Fit for a sacrifice; अजाश्वयोर्मुखं मेध्यम् (ajāśvayormukhaṃ medhyam) Y.1.194; Manusmṛti 5.54.
2) Relating to a sacrifice, sacrificial; मेध्येनाश्वेनेजे (medhyenāśveneje); R.13. 3; उषा वा अश्वस्य मेध्यस्य शिरः (uṣā vā aśvasya medhyasya śiraḥ) Bṛ. Up.1.1.1.
3) Pure, sacred, holy; भुवं कोष्णेन कुण्डोघ्नी मध्येनावमृथादपि (bhuvaṃ koṣṇena kuṇḍoghnī madhyenāvamṛthādapi) R.1.84; 3.31;14.81.
4) Ved. Fresh, strong, vigorous.
5) Wise, intelligent.
-dhyaḥ 1 A goat.
2) A Khadira tree.
3) Barley (according to Medinī).
-dhyā 1 Name of several plants (ketakī, śaṅkhapuṣpī, rocanā, śamī &c.).
2) The gallstone of a cow (rocanā).
3) A particular vein.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryMedhya (मेध्य).—mfn.
(-dhyaḥ-dhyā-dhyaṃ) 1. Pure, purified. 2. Fit for a sacrifice or oblation. f.
(-dhyā) A kind of orris root, described as the red sort. 3. A sort of pigment: see rocanā. m.
(-dhyaḥ) 1. K'hayer, (Mimosa catechu.) 2. Barley. 3. A goat. E. medh to associate, aff. ṇyat; or medha a sacrifice, and yat aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryMedhya (मेध्य).—i. e. medha + ya, adj. 1. Fit for, belonging to, a sacrifice, [Uttara Rāmacarita, 2. ed. Calc., 1862.] 39, 10. 2. Pure, [Mānavadharmaśāstra] 1, 92.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryMedhya (मेध्य).—[adjective] full of sap or pith, vigorous, mighty; fit for a sacrifice, pure, undefiling.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Medhya (मेध्य):—[from medh] mf(ā)n. ([from] medha) full of sap, vigorous, fresh, mighty, strong, [Atharva-veda]
2) [v.s. ...] fit for a sacrifice or oblation, free from blemish (as a victim), clean, pure, not defiling (by contact or by being eaten), [Brāhmaṇa; Manu-smṛti; Mahābhārata] etc.
3) [v.s. ...] ([from] medhā). wise, intelligent, [Ṛg-veda; Atharva-veda; Vājasaneyi-saṃhitā]
4) [v.s. ...] = medhām arhati [gana] daṇḍādi
5) [v.s. ...] m. a goat, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
6) [v.s. ...] Acacia Catechu, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
7) [v.s. ...] Saccharum Munja, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
8) [v.s. ...] barley, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
9) [v.s. ...] Name of the author of [Ṛg-veda viii, 53; 57; 58; Anukramaṇikā]
10) Medhyā (मेध्या):—[from medhya > medh] f. Name of various plants (thought to be sacrificially pure), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
11) [v.s. ...] the gall-stone of a cow (= recanā), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
12) [v.s. ...] a [particular] vein, [Pañcarātra]
13) [v.s. ...] Name of a river, [Mahābhārata]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryMedhya (मेध्य):—[(dhyaḥ-dhyā-dhyaṃ) a.] Pure; fit for sacrifice. f. Orris root; pigment. m. Mimosa tree; barley; a goat.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Medhya (मेध्य) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Mijjha.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusMēdhya (ಮೇಧ್ಯ):—
1) [adjective] fit for oblation; fit to be used in a religious sacrifice.
2) [adjective] not defiled; pure; clean.
3) [adjective] fit to be eaten.
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Mēdhya (ಮೇಧ್ಯ):—
1) [noun] that quality of being pure, free from blemishes or adulterants; purity.
2) [noun] anything fit to be eaten; food.
3) [noun] a goat.
4) [noun] a cord made of the grass Saccharum sara ( = S. munja).
5) [noun] the acacia tree Acacia catechu of Mimosae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary1) Medhya (मेध्य):—adj. 1. fit for sacrifice; 2. relating to sacrifice; sacrificial; 3. sacred; holy;
2) Medhya (मेध्य):—n. 1. a goat; 2. Bot. Kutch tree; 3. barley;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
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