Pharmacognostical: 1 definition

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Pharmacognostical 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)

Pharmacognostical studies are good tools for identifying the right candidate from a set of controversial herbs.—The Ashtanga Hridaya (a classical text of Ayurveda) recommends numerous substances of vegetable, animal and mineral origin to be used in the preparation of medicines. Nevertheless, herbs form the major segment. [...] Several synonyms are often ascribed to a single herb. [...] Sometimes same synonym is shared by several herbs. [...] Because of this, the identities of many herbs remain controversial. [...] One way of clearing this confusion is by adopting the concept of pharmaco-linguistics proposed by Krishnamurthy (1971). [...] Another way of solving the problem is analyzing the etymology, synonyms, their clinical application and chronological differences. [...] Pharmacological, phytochemical and pharmacognostical studies are good tools for identifying the right candidate from a set of controversial herbs. In vitro and in vivo studies can confirm whether the controversial plants possess the same biological activities.

Source: Google Books: Aṣṭāṅgahṛdaya: A Scientific Synopsis of the Classic Ayurveda Text

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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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Search found 16 books and stories containing Pharmacognostical; (plurals include: Pharmacognosticals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical Evaluation of Haridra (Curcuma Longa Linn.) < [Volume 8, Issue 3: May - June 2021]

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Pharmacognostic and pharmaceutical analysis of Palasha Kshar Pippali. < [2020: Volume 9, August issue 8]

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Standardizing Chitraka Vati via pharmacognostic and physicochemical methods. < [2017: Volume 6, April issue 4]

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