Rasakriya, Rasa-kriya, Rasakriyā: 7 definitions
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया, “linctus”) is another name for Leha, a Sanskrit technical term appearing in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva..—Leha (linctus) is a typical Ayurvedic preparation, which is heavy in nature. It is the extract preparations (the first five mentioned) that are boiled down to consistence. Rasakriyā and avaleha are its other names. For preparing leha, the mentioned drugs are decoctioned and to this jaggary or sugar and the paste (if mentioned) are mixed. It is cooked in slow fire. When it becomes semi solid, the powdered drugs, ghee, oil etc can be added. As sugar agents, ghee etc are added it is rejuvenating and bulk promoting.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया, “Linctus”).—When some decoction is again boiled till it becomes semi-solid, it is termed as Rasakriyā (or Avaleha). When it becomes completely solid, it is known as ‘Modaka’.
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया):—A decoction is concentrated without addition of sweetening substances to reduce semi-solid substances over heat .
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया).—the inspissation and application of fluid remedies.
Rasakriyā is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms rasa and kriyā (क्रिया).
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया):—[=rasa-kriyā] [from rasa > ras] f. the inspissation and application of fluid remedies or fomentations, [Suśruta]
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया):—f. Anwendung von Bähmitteln [Suśruta 2, 124, 14. 18. 241, 20. 330, 13. 331, 6. 7. 334, 2.]
Rasakriyā (रसक्रिया):—f. das Einkochen eines Saften zum Dickwerden und Anwendung desselben als Bähmittel [Bhāvaprakāśa 2,78.157.] [Carakasaṃhitā 6,24.]
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)
Partial matches (+0): Kriya, Raca, Rasa.
Full-text (+0): Avaleha, Kutajarasakriya, Modaka, Shodhaniya, Leha, Ropana.
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Study on antibacterial activity of patola nimba rasakriya - an ayurvedic preparation for topical application on dustha vrana < [2017, Issue XI November,]
Understanding the role of anjana in present era – a review study < [2020, Issue 4, April]
A short review on nalpamaradi rasakriya in vishaja vrana < [2023, Issue 04, April]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter X - Treatment of Pittaja Ophthalmia < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XVII - Treatment of diseases of pupil and crystalline lens < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XII - Treatment of Raktaja Ophthalmia < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Pharmaceutico-Analytical Study of Kaidaryadi Ghanavati - A Poly Herbal... < [Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)]
To study efficacy of Guduchyadi Rasakriya Anjana in the management of Arma... < [Vol. 1 No. 04 (2016)]
Application of Katupila Rasakriya for Vrana Shodhana in Venous Ulcer < [Vol. 7 No. 7 (2022)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Critical review on the pharmaceutical vistas of Lauha Kalpas (Iron formulations) < [Volume 3 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2012]
Review of Ayurveda's wound healing formulations and procedures < [Volume 14 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2023]
Review of unique ophthalmic formulations in Kerala Ayurveda < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Anjana a natural approach to treating eye disordersandquot; – review article < [2023: Volume 12, June special issue 10]
Modification of erandamuladi niruha basti kashaya into rasakriya < [2024: Volume 13, January issue 1]
Pharmaceutical standardization of rasanjana < [2023: Volume 12, December special issue 22]