Netracikitsa, Netracikitsā, Netra-cikitsa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Netracikitsa 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Netrachikitsa.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Snake bite treatment in Prayoga samuccayamNetracikitsā (नेत्रचिकित्सा) refers to “ophthalmology” and is dealt with in Ayurvedic literature.—Kerala has a rich tradition in Ayurveda, especially in Pañcakarma treatment. Apart from this, there are certain other branches of Āyurveda which were popular and well developed [viz., Netracikitsa or ‘ophthalmology’]. Enough literature is available on these subjects in Malayalam language.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Netra, Cikitsa.
Starts with: Netracikitsaka.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Netracikitsa, Netracikitsā, Netra-cikitsa, Netra-cikitsā; (plurals include: Netracikitsas, Netracikitsās, cikitsas, cikitsās). 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)
Aṣṭāṅga Hṛdaya (Āyurveda book) < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
History of Āyurveda < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Āyurveda and the Vedas < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]