Medicinal plant: 1 definition
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Medicinal plant 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.
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Shilpashastra (iconography)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (shilpa)Medicinal Plants are associated with Nāsatya (i.e., the twin god Aśvins), whose iconography is described in the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa, an ancient Sanskrit text which (being encyclopedic in nature) deals with a variety of cultural topics such as arts, architecture, music, grammar and astronomy.—According to the Skandapurāṇa Nāsatyas or the twin god Aśvins are the excellent physicians. Since, the Nāsatyas are the physicians of gods, a divine medicinal plant should be placed in their right hands whereas in the left hands of these Gods, two books should be kept. Thus it is clear that the Viṣṇudharmottarapurāṇa offers a great field of knowledge regarding the nuances of Indian art of Image making [e.g., medicinal plants] during 10th–11th century A.D.
Shilpashastra (शिल्पशास्त्र, śilpaśāstra) represents the ancient Indian science (shastra) of creative arts (shilpa) such as sculpture, iconography and painting. Closely related to Vastushastra (architecture), they often share the same literature.
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Mundaka Upanishad with Shankara’s Commentary (by S. Sitarama Sastri)
Verse 2.1.5 < [Mundaka II, Khanda I]
Verse 2.1.9 < [Mundaka II, Khanda I]
Verse 1.1.7 < [Mundaka I, Khanda I]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
History of Indian Medicine (a): Pre-Vedic Phase < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]
History of Indian Medicine (b): Vedic Phase < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Introduction, part 1: History of the study of medicinal plants
Introduction, part 4: Modern medicinal works
Introduction, part 3: The materia medica of Sanskrit literature
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Chapter 16 - On the planets (graha-bhaktiyoga)
Appendix 8 - Glossary of Medical and Botanical terms
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 11 - Churning for the Nectar: Birth of the Poison Kālakūṭa < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Chapter 12 - Churning of the Ocean: Birth of Fourteen Precious Jewels < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Chapter 10 - The Grace of Śrī Vāsudeva < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
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