Plihari, Plīhāri: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Plihari means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraPlīhāri (प्लीहारि) or Plīhārirasa is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 7, enlargement of spleen [plīhodara] and liver [yakṛdudara]). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.
Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., plīhāri-rasa): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Plihari in India is the name of a plant defined with Tephrosia purpurea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cracca wallichii (Graham) Rydb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera (1822)
· Synopsis Plantarum (Persoon) (1807)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1788)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Plihari, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPlīhāri (प्लीहारि).—m.
(-riḥ) The holy fig-tree, (Ficus religiosa,) E. plīhā the spleen, and ari enemy. “aśvatthavṛkṣe” .
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPlīhāri (प्लीहारि):—[from plīha > plih] m. ‘id.’, Ficus Religiosa, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryPlīhāri (प्लीहारि):—[plīhā+ri] (riḥ) 2. m. The holy fig-tree.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Yakritplihari.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 5 - Other medicines for Udavarta and Anaha < [Chapter VIII - Udavarta and Anaha]
Part 20 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (19): Jakrit-plihari Lauha < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]
Part 6 - Treatment for enlargement of spleen and liver (5): Plihari rasa < [Chapter VII - Enlargement of spleen (plihodara) and liver (yakridudara)]