The Sanskrit term Śvetapuṅkhī can be transliterated into English as Svetapunkhi or Shvetapunkhi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Śvetapuṅkhī (श्वेतपुङ्खी) (roots) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Rājilā-snake-bites, 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).—The tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.6: “An effusion of powdered black Tulasī, milk and ghee with honey must be given as a drink (pātavya). A drink of cow’s milk latex of Agastyapuṣpa, Vandāka, root of Śvetapuṅkhī and Tulasī also is effective”.

context information

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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Partial matches: Pumkhi, Shveta.

Full-text: Krishnakhanda, Vandaka, Patavya, Agastyapushpa, Krishna.

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