Parnarasa, Parṇarasa, Parna-rasa: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaParṇarasa (पर्णरस) refers to the “juice (extraced) from a leaf”, 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.
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Partial matches: Parna, Rasa, Raca.
Full-text: Nirgundika, Nirgundiparna, Nirgundikaparna.
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