Solanum indicum: 2 definitions

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Solanum indicum 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in Garuḍapurāṇa

Solanum indicum (one of the ten Daśamūla) is used in the treatment of elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda), according the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The drugs, treatments enumerated in connection with diseases of horses may also be employed in the diseases of elephants. But the dosage is four times of that of a horse. In Garuḍapurāṇa a kaṣāya known as Rogasāmaka-kaṣāya mentioned for treating the diseases of elephants. It is made up of the following pacifying drugs:—[...] Daśamūla (roots of ten plants viz. Aegle marmelos, Oroxylum indicum, Premna integrifolia, Gmelina arborea, Stereospermum suaveolens, Solanum xanthocarpum, Solanum indicum, Uraria lagopodioides, Desmodium gangeticum, and Tribulus terrestris) [...].

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis

Solanum indicum (Poison berries) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Solanum indicum (poison berries) from Mangifera indica (mango) seeds.

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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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Search found 13 books and stories containing Solanum indicum; (plurals include: Solanum indicums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Pharmacognostic, phytochemical, and antimicrobial studies of S. indicum. < [Volume 29 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2009]

Anti-inflammatory activity of some traditional medicinal plants < [Volume 18 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1998]

Standardisation of ayurvedic medicines-dasamulam kasayam < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1989]

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Ethanomedical, phytochemical and pharmacological updates on solanum indicum linn < [2022: Volume 11, February issue 2]

Efficacy of Angamardaprashamana Mahakashaya in Managing Lumbar Spondylosis < [2022: Volume 11, June issue 7]

Effect of āragvadhādi lepa in eczema (vicarcikā) – a pilot study < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]

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Acharya Sushrutokta Gana and their Pharmacological actions- A review < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]

Critical appraisal of the phenomenal therapeutic uses for mutrashmari (urolithiasis) compiled in nighantu adarsha < [Volume 7, issue 5 (2019)]

Pratinidhi Dravya (Substitution): A Boon for Ayurveda < [Volume 11, issue 7 (2023)]

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