Rakshoha, Rakṣohā: 2 definitions
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Rakshoha 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.
The Sanskrit term Rakṣohā can be transliterated into English as Raksoha or Rakshoha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: The Purana IndexRakṣohā (रक्षोहा).—A son of Arkāgni.*
- * Brahmāṇḍa-purāṇa II. 12. 43; Vāyu-purāṇa 29. 40.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Rakshoha in India is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora mukul in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. ex Stocks (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2005)
· Journal of the American Medical Association (2003)
· Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2009)
· The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
· Ann. Pharmacother. (1984)
· Am. J. Health Syst. Pharm.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rakshoha, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Rakshohan, Rakshohana, Rakshohanaka, Rakshohatya.
Full-text: Ayohata.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Dynasty of Agni < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Gynaecology and Pediatrics in the Atharvaveda < [Chapter 3 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Atharvaveda)]
Natural Treatment in the Vedas < [Chapter 2 - The nature of treatment for diseases in the Ancient era]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 12 - The race of Agni < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]