Parpatadi, Parpaṭādi, Parpata-adi: 1 definition
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Parpatadi 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.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuParpaṭādi (पर्पटादि) or Parpaṭādivarga or Kṣudrakṣuptavarga is the name of the fifth chapter of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu (an Ayurvedic encyclopedia). Accordingly, “this chapter contains smaller plants or kṣudra-kṣupa. he has his own, version of kṣudra i.e. the drug promoting hunger. Begins with Parpaṭa and ends with Gorakṣa Dugdhī. Number of drugs = 60”. Also, “a physician (bhiṣaj) can improve upon his knowledge through these chapters [viz., Parpaṭādi] and thereafter he may draw his own conclusions”.
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: Parpata, Aadi, Adi, Ati.
Starts with: Parpatadivarga.
Ends with: Niliparpatadi.
Full-text (+594): Parpatadivarga, Rukmini, Kancani, Tushti, Hemakshiri, Himodbhava, Devamani, Pravrajita, Ashmaketu, Bhukadamba, Tiktadugdha, Pitadugdha, Godhumi, Godhavati, Cetaniya, Manicchidra, Mahachidra, Shalyada, Shravanashirshaka, Bhutirmut.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Drugs useful in dental diseases < [2017: Volume 6, December issue 16]
Herbal drugs beneficial in winter diseases (a bird eyes view) < [2017: Volume 6, December special issue 17]
Pharmacognostic and phytochemical eval of Munditaka Kwatha for ovarian cysts. < [2017: Volume 6, March issue 3]
Study of Kustha (Saussurea lappa) in Brihattrayi and Laghuttrayi. < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
A scoping review of Ayurvedic rasayana adaptogens in oncology < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2024]