Sahasrakrit, Sahasrakṛt, Sahasra-krit: 1 definition
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Sahasrakrit 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.
The Sanskrit term Sahasrakṛt can be transliterated into English as Sahasrakrt or Sahasrakrit, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaSahasrakṛt (सहस्रकृत्) (also Indravāruṇi) refers to an herbal ingredient which is included in a (snake) poison antidote recipe, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Kāśyapa prescribes various antidotes to quell the poison by administering them through nasal drugs, collyrium, ointment, herbal drinks and diet. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.10)—“A combination of Śirīṣa juice, Indra Vāruṇi referred also as Sahasrakṛt, and white pepper serves as a thunderbolt to poison and can be used as either a collyrium or ointment or drink”.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Krit, Sahasra.
Starts with: Sahasrakritva, Sahasrakritvas.
Full-text: Indravaruni, Shirishapushpa, Marica.
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