Shashtikashali, Ṣaṣṭikāśāli, Shashtika-shali: 1 definition
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Shashtikashali 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 Ṣaṣṭikāśāli can be transliterated into English as Sastikasali or Shashtikashali, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Ṣaṣṭikāśāli (षष्टिकाशालि) or simply Ṣaṣṭikā refers to a variety of rice (śāli) and is mentioned as being beneficial (hita) to the body according to the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana), and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—The dravyaguṇāguṇa section contains the discussions on different food articles and their dietetic effects according to the prominent Ayurvedic treatises. Here In the śāli (rice varieties) group Ṣaṣṭikāśāli is mentioned as beneficial to the body (hita).
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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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Evaluating the rationality and efficacy of Snigdha and Ruksha Pinda Sweda in... < [Vol. 10 No. 3 (2025)]
Critical analysis of Nitya Sevaniya Ahara Dravya’s - Balanced diet in Ayurveda < [Vol. 1 No. 01 (2016)]
An Ayurvedic approach in the management of Watershed Stroke - A Case Report < [Vol. 6 No. 6 (2021)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Mode of action of shalishashtiki pinda sweda – a review < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Role of panchakarma in the management of cerebral palsy < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
Role of panchakarma in the management of cerebral palsy < [2022: Volume 11, July issue 9]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Shastikashali pinda sweda- a review < [2022, Issue 12 December]
Physicochemical, phytochemical, and hptlc evaluation of shatavhadi taila, shasthika shaali, balamoola kwatha churna, and trayodashang guggulu < [2022, Issue 5, May]
Case report-synergistic role of ayurveda in the treatment of ardita < [2024, Issue 11. November]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
A holistic approach to the management of Erb's palsy < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2013]
Ayurvedic treatment of chronic constipation in Hirschsprung disease < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
Ayurvedic management in limb girdle muscular dystrophy – A case report < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Role Of Panchakarma In The Management Of Cerebral Palsy < [Vol. 3 No. 09: Sep (2020)]
Ayurveda- A Guide To Prevent Life Style Diseases In Relation To Indriya... < [Vol. 4 No. 3: March (2021)]
Ayurveda Management of Pakshaghata (Hemiplegia) < [Vol. 3 No. 3: March (2020)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Ayurvedic management of Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA)- A case report < [Volume 10, issue 6 (2022)]
Ayurvedic management of Snayugata Vata W.S.R. to Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear of Knee-A case study < [Volume 11, issue 6 (2023)]
Classical ashtavaidyan ayurvedic therapy in the functional improvement of patients with ankylosing spondylitis: an open label, single arm clinical study < [Volume 7, issue 2 (2019)]
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