Paittalapatra, Paittalapātra, Paittala-patra: 1 definition
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Paittalapatra 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval IndiaPaittalapātra (पैत्तलपात्र) or simply Paittala refers to a “utensil made of brass” (used for food) according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—Different metallic vessels are described in the text. The vessels/utensils that are made of brass (paittalapātra) have the following dietetic effects: vātakṛt (aggravates vāta), rūkṣa (astringent), uṣṇa (hot), kṛmikaphapraṇud (destroys worms and alleviates aggravation of kapha).
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.
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Partial matches: Paittala, Patra.
Full-text: Vatakrit, Krimipranud, Kriminud, Kaphapranud, Kaphanud, Ushna, Ruksha, Paittala.
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