Piper cubeba: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Piper cubeba (one of the five Pañakola) is used in the treatment of elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda), according the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The drugs, treatments enumerated in connection with diseases of horses may also be employed in the diseases of elephants. But the dosage is four times of that of a horse. In Garuḍapurāṇa a kaṣāya known as Rogasāmaka-kaṣāya mentioned for treating the diseases of elephants. It is made up of the following pacifying drugs:—[...] Pañcakola (five drugs of Piper longum, its root, Piper chaba, Piper cubeba, dried ginger) [...].

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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Full-text: Kababacini, Kapparacinni, Pamcasaugandhika, Kababacinni, Kamkolacinni, Yakshakardama, Pippali, Cavike, Karpuracinni, Gamdhamenasu, Valmilaku, Shadushana, Maramenasu, Cavya, Balamenasu, Netri, Piper chaba, Kankala, Pancakola, Rasayana.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Piper cubeba; (plurals include: Piper cubebas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An important medicinal plant piper cubeba l. < [2022: Volume 11, October special issue 14]
Antimicrobial activity of piper cubeba leaves < [2020: Volume 9, August special issue 9]
HPTLC detection of rutin, quercetin, gallic acid, and mangiferin. < [2024: Volume 13, January special issue 2]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.14. Use of Kakkola < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Exploring the pharmacological potential of mukkamukkudukadi gutika in diseases of pranavaha srotas with special emphasis on in-fectious respiratory diseases caused by airborne pathogens < [2023, Issue 05, May]
Utility of abhava vis-a-vis abhava pratinidhi dravya < [2022, Issue 2, February]
Focus on health benefits of tambul sevan vidhi as dincharya upakrama - a literature review < [2021, Issue 12, December]
Kshemakutuhala by Kshemasharma (critical study) (by Hiteshbhai Vrajalal Bhuptani)
Chewing of Tambula < [Chapter 3 - Preservation of Health]
Historical use of perfumes in ancient Indian literature. < [Volume 28 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2008]
Anti-inflammatory effects of Balarishta and Dhanvantara Gutika. < [Volume 17 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1998]
Haramekhala – tantra (the first chapter on medicine) < [Volume 5 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1986]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Safe And Easy Non-Conventional Therapies For Leucorrhoea < [Vol. 4 No. 10: OCT (2021)]
Clinical Indications Of Vasakarishta An Experiential And Scientific View < [Vol. 4 No. 5: May (2021)]
Ayurvedic Approach Towards The Treatment For Mycobacterium Tuberculosis < [Vol. 4 No. 10: OCT (2021)]
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