Shramashvasa, Śramaśvāsa, Shrama-shvasa: 2 definitions

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Shramashvasa 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 Śramaśvāsa can be transliterated into English as Sramasvasa or Shramashvasa, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

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Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Śramaśvāsa (श्रमश्वास) refers to “panting with fatigue” (i.e., breathlessness), mentioned in verse 4.15-16 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] Visceral induration, heart-disease, and stupor (result) from suppressed panting with fatigue [viz., śramaśvāsa]. In this case relaxation (is) wholesome and the wind-destroying method of treatment”.

Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms

Śramaśvāsa (श्रमश्वास):—Exertional breathing, Gasping

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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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