Piper longum: 2 definitions
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Piper longum 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaPiper longum (in Sanskrit: pippalī) is used in the treatment of Horses (Gajāyurveda or Aśvāyurveda) in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—[Treatment of worms, mucous discharges, Intoxication and deranged Vāyu]—A compound formulation made up of powdered paṭola (snake gourd), nimba (neem) leaves, vacā (sweet flag), Citraka (Plumbago zeylanica), Pippalī (Piper longum), Śṛṅgavera (Zingiber officinale) should be administered to the horse with water.
Note: Piper longum is part of the group of five Pañakola.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Source: AYU: Efficacy of Rasayana AvalehaPiper longum is used to alleviate suffering and adverse effects in the use of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy in the treatment of Cancer (a disease affecting mankind).—Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy have cytotoxic effects, which are hazardous to the normal cells of the patient, causing many unnecessary effects.—[...] An attempt has been made to counteract these sufferings through Ayurvedic treatment. Rasayana, that is, rejuvenation therapy, is a unique contribution of Ayurveda that provides multidimensional benefits. Rasayana Avaleha (an Ayurvedic preparation) as adjuvant to allopathic chemotherapy. The herbal preparation comprises, for example, Pippali (Piper longum). [...] In a nutshell, Rasayana-avaleha is an effective adjuvant therapy in protecting the patient from the adverse effect of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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 (+71): Pippali, Upakulya, Ushana, Kolya, Krishnatandula, Pimpali, Kolamula, Magadhi, Hippali, Shaundi, Tippali, Granthika, Madhapimpali, Vaidehi, Catikashira, Kana, Krishna, Kolava, Grahin, Pamcakola.
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Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (e): Fruits (Phala) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XLI < [Rajadharmanusasana Parva]
Section I < [Asramavasa Parva]
Section LXXXIX < [Anugita Parva]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Processing of medicines < [Chapter 7]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 79 - Do’s and Don’t’s for a Devotee of Viṣṇu < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
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