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Pradhana-karma 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

General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Pradhāna-karma is a medical term used in Ayurveda meaning "principal therapeutical or surgical appliances".

Several authorities hold that application of absorbent (Pāchana) or healing medicinal agents, within the second or the principal measures (Pradhāna-karma);

Others, on the contrary, lay down that the administration of active purgatives, emetics etc., should be grouped under the second subhead (Pradhāna-karma)

While according to others, measures employed for the subjugation of a disease in its patent or fully developed stage should be denominated as the Pradhána-karma.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Karma, Pradhana.

Starts with: Pradhanakarman.

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Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)

Chapter V - Preliminary measures

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