Picchilla, Picchillā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Picchilla 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Pichchhilla.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Picchillā (पिच्छिल्ला) is the name of a mind-born ‘divine mother’ (mātṛ), created for the purpose of drinking the blood of the Andhaka demons, according to the Matsya-purāṇa 179.8. The Andhaka demons spawned out of every drop of blood spilled from the original Andhakāsura (Andhaka-demon). According to the Matsya-purāṇa 179.35, “Most terrible they (e.g., Picchillā) all drank the blood of those Andhakas and become exceedingly satiated.”
The Matsyapurāṇa is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, and was originally composed of 20,000 metrical verses, dating from the 1st-millennium BCE. The narrator is Matsya, one of the ten major avatars of Viṣṇu.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Picchilla (पिच्छिल्ल, “slimy”) refers to one of the eight kinds of Vīrya (potency), representing characteristics of medicinal drugs, according to the second chapter (dharaṇyādi-varga) of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu (an Ayurvedic encyclopedia). Accordingly, “the rasa, vīrya and vipāka of the drugs should be noted (studied) carefully. [...] By vīrya [eg., Picchilla], the working capacity and potency is meant”.
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)
Full-text: Nagabalapicchilla, Virya.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Picchilla, Picchillā; (plurals include: Picchillas, Picchillās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Kasherukadi Yog in treatment of Garbhastrava < [Vol. 8 No. 6 (2023)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
The holy basil – “tulsi” < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]
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Study of yoniprakshalan in kaphja yonivyapada and Candida albicans. < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Role of Uttara Vasti with Trivrit and Lasuna oil in the management of primary dysmenorrhea < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Study on the effect of kadali pratisaraniya tikshna kshar on 30 patients of verruca vulgaris < [2022, Issue 07 July]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Clinical Evaluation of Bilvadi Yoga in the Management of Grahani Roga. < [Vol. 4 No. 12: nov (2021)]
Study on Arohana vs. Sadharana Matra Basti for Gridhrasi management. < [Volume 9, Issue 5: September-October 2022]