Sarpakshi, Sarpākṣī, Sarpa-akshi: 6 definitions
Introduction:
Sarpakshi 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 Sarpākṣī can be transliterated into English as Sarpaksi or Sarpakshi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstraSarpākṣī (सर्पाक्षी):—One of the sixty-eight Rasauṣadhi, very powerful drugs known to be useful in alchemical processes related to mercury (rasa), according to Rasaprakāśa-sudhākara (chapter 9).
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSarpakshi [सर्पक्षी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Xanthium strumarium L. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Xanthium indicum. For the possible medicinal usage of sarpakshi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Sarpakshi [सर्पाक्षी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Ophiorrhiza mungos L. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family.
Sarpakshi [सर्पाक्षी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Polygonum plebeium R.Br. from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Polygonum plebejum.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sarpaksi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ophiorrhiza mungos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ophiorrhiza ostindica Christm., nom. inval..
2) Sarpaksi is also identified with Polygonum plebeium It has the synonym Polygonum aviculare var. minutiflorum Franch. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1953)
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
· New Botanist (1987)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sarpaksi, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionarySarpākṣī (सर्पाक्षी).—a kind of plant (Mar. thora muṃgūsavela).
Sarpākṣī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms sarpa and akṣī (अक्षी).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Sarpākṣī (सर्पाक्षी):—[from sarpākṣa > sarpa] f. a kind of plant, [Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] the pl° Sarpa-kaṅkālī, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
3) [v.s. ...] = gandha-nākulī, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] = gaṇḍālī, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
5) [v.s. ...] = nāga-phaṇī, [ib.]
6) [v.s. ...] = nāḍī-kalāpaka, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSarpākṣi (ಸರ್ಪಾಕ್ಷಿ):—
1) [noun] = ಸರ್ಪಗಂಧ [sarpagamdha].
2) [noun] the plant Ruta Graveolens ( = R. angustifolia) of Rutaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Akshi, Sarpa.
Starts with: Sarpakshi-chettu.
Full-text: Gandali, Sarpakshi-chettu, Phenila, Mahasugandha, Bhujamgaghatini, Kshutkari, Pancasiddhaushadhaya, Sahadevi, Rasaushadhi, Ahicchatra.
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