Patalapatra, Pāṭalapatra, Patala-patra: 1 definition
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Patalapatra 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 IndiaPāṭalapatra (पाटलपत्र) refers to utensils (used for food) made from the leaves of the Pāṭala tree according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana).—The food-utensils that are made of Pāṭalapatra have the following dietetic effects: pāṇḍuśothaśvāsasomarogaghna (cures jaundice, inflammatory swelling, dyspnoea and polyuria).
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: Patra, Patala.
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