In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Naktāhva (नक्ताह्व) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Rājilā-snake-bites, 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).—The tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.29b-32: “The sweat caused to the bitten person by the leaves of Munipatra must be removed by bathing him with gruel. Castor, Aṅkola, Naktāhva, Tamarind, three varieties of Mātula, Musalī, Lāṅgulī, Neem, Śirīṣa, Vakula, Coriander—all these cooked with salt will aid in causing profuse sweating. [...]”.

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Naktahva in India is the name of a plant defined with Pongamia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Derris indica (Lam.) Benn. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1942)
· Jard. Malmaison (1803)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora of Bilaspur District, Madhya Pradesh (1989)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Naktahva, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Nakta, Ahva.

Full-text: Eranda, Svedasadhana, Matulatraya, Trimatula, Kancika, Munipatra.

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