Scorpion: 1 definition
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Scorpion 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaThe study of Scorpions (habitat, bites and treatment) refers to one of the topics dealt with in 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).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā gives deep insights in respect of different mantras as also the different varieties of snakes alongside with all the attendant details. It also deals in detail with different kinds of rat-bites, bites of twenty kinds of insects like spider, scorpion, centipede, fish and worms and their antidotes and long-term treatment regimen for various venomous bites
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.
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Starts with: Scorpion poison, Scorpion senna, Scorpion weed, Scorpionbush.
Ends with: Scorpion poison.
Full-text (+328): Vrishcika, Vaskaratika, Alin, Vrishcikali, Ala, Kharjuraka, Pridaku, Druna, Ali, Pucchakantaka, Svaru, Sitaka, Shataghni, Vincancem Pemva, Galasadhane, Vicchika, Kandosha, Sarpavrishcikaromavat, Jangamavisha, Apaha.
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Search found 127 books and stories containing Scorpion, Scorpions; (plurals include: Scorpions, Scorpionses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Shrimad Bhagavad-gita (by Narayana Gosvami)
Verse 14.3 < [Chapter 14 - Guṇa-traya-vibhāga-yoga]
Brahma Sutras (Shankaracharya) (by George Thibaut)
II, 1, 6 < [Second Adhyāya, First Pāda]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter VIII - The medical treatment of insect bites
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ayurvedic view of vrichika damsha and its ayurvedic management < [2017: Volume 6, October issue 12]
Ethanol extract of Steudnera colocasiifolia reduces marble-burying in mice. < [2016: Volume 5, April issue 4]
Role of mantra chikitsa in ayurvedic toxicology < [2017: Volume 6, September issue 10]
Tribals of Thrissur, Kerala: folkloric insect sting remedies. < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]
Activity of Andrographis paniculata vs. anti-scorpion serum in mice < [Volume 32 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2013]
Tribal medicinal plants of chittoor < [Volume 16 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1997]
The Catu-Bhanavara-Pali (critical study) (by Moumita Dutta Banik)
(10) Khandhaparitta Sutta < [Chapter 2 - Subject Matter of the First Bhanavara]
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