Pathaparna, Pāṭhāparṇa, Patha-parna: 1 definition
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Pathaparna 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaPāṭhāparṇa (पाठापर्ण) refers to the “leaves of Pāṭhā”, and is used in the treatment of Rājilā-snake-bites, 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).—The tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.19: “Leaves of Pāṭhā (pāṭhāparṇa), Nirguṇḍī, Aṅkola and garlic in equal measures, Śirīṣa, Bilva, Guñjā, Karṇabīja,Vacā in equal quantities ,root of Katakī, bark of Vega and Lāṅgalī in equal measure, powdered, is to be used for Fumigation which eschews all poisons”.
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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