Nirgundika, Nirguṇḍikā: 2 definitions
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaNirguṇḍikā (निर्गुण्डिका) or Nirguṇḍī is the name of an herbal ingredient which is included in a (snake) poison antidote recipe, 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).—Several herbal formulations have been recommended in the segment exclusively for lepa or ointment to counter poison. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.41), “The formula consisting of the juice of Nirguṇḍi leaf (nirguṇḍikā-parṇarasa) with fresh garlic and Arka, when annointed , quickly neutralises the poison of even snakes of the class of Vāsukī”.
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)Nirgundika in India is the name of a plant defined with Vitex negundo in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vitex arborea Fischer (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. (1846)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1934)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· The Verbenaceae of the Malayan Archipelago (1919)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nirgundika, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nirgundikala, Nirgundikalpa, Nirgundikaparna.
Full-text: Nirgundiparna, Nirgundikaparna, Parnarasa, Nirgundi.
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The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCVII - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)