Piluparnika, Pīluparṇikā, Pilu-parnika: 1 definition
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Piluparnika 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyPīluparṇikā (पीलुपर्णिका) is a Sanskrit word referring to Maerua oblongifolia (trilobed virgin’s bower), in the Capparaceae family. Certain plant parts of Pīluparṇikā are eaten as a vegetable (śāka), according to Caraka in his Carakasaṃhitā sūtrasthāna (chapter 27), a classical Ayurvedic work. The plant is therefore part of the Śākavarga group of medicinal plants, referring to the “group of vegetables/pot-herbs”. Caraka defined such groups (vargas) based on the dietic value of the plant. Botanical synonyms of the plant include: Maerua arenaria and Niebhuria arenaria.
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: Parnika, Pilu.
Full-text: Shakavarga.
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