Pottali, Poṭṭalī: 9 definitions
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Pottali 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 botanyPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली) refers to a compress or dressing applied to distressed area, and is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Caraka-saṃhitā and the Suśruta-saṃhitā.
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली):—A kind of dosage form where the materials (herbominerals) are to be shaped and processed by suspending it in sulphur bath etc,
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.
Rasashastra (chemistry and alchemy)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली) or Poṭṭalīrasa is the name of an Ayurvedic recipe defined in the fourth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 3, grahaṇī: chronic diarrhoea). 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., poṭṭalī-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)
Rasashastra (रसशास्त्र, rasaśāstra) is an important branch of Ayurveda, specialising in chemical interactions with herbs, metals and minerals. Some texts combine yogic and tantric practices with various alchemical operations. The ultimate goal of Rasashastra is not only to preserve and prolong life, but also to bestow wealth upon humankind.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली).—A bundle, packet, parcel.
See also (synonyms): poṭṭala, poṭṭalikā.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली).—f. (-lī) A bundle, a parcel.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली):—[from poṭalikā] f. idem, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
[Sanskrit to German] (Deutsch Wörterbuch)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Sanskrit-Wörterbuch in kürzerer FassungPoṭṭalī (पोट्टली):—1. f. s.u. poṭṭala.
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Poṭṭalī (पोट्टली):—2. Adv. mit kar zu einem Bündel vereinigen [Carakasaṃhitā 6,9.]
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)
Starts with: Pottalika, Pottalikri, Pottalirasa.
Ends with: Hamsapottali, Hemagarbhapottali, Hiranyagarbhapottali, Lokeshvarapottali, Mahavirapottali, Mrigankapottali, Ratnagarbhapottali, Svarnagarbhapottali, Vaishvanarapottali.
Full-text: Hamsapottali, Pottala, Pottalika, Pottalikri, Pottalirasa, Niyamana, Guggula, Svedana.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 33 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (5): Pottali rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 71 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (43): Hiranya-garbha-pottali rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Part 43 - Treatment for chronic diarrhea (15): Hamsa-pottali rasa < [Chapter III - Jvaratisara fever with diarrhoea]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Alchemical crucibles (musa) < [Chapter VI - Laboratory equipment]