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Stiffness 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaStiffness of limbs (in Sanskrit: Jaḍatā) refers to one of the symptoms of a fatally bitten victim, as taught in the Ceṣṭita (“symptoms of snake-bites”) section of 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 (Agadatantra or Sarpavidyā).
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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Full-text (+140): Stambha, Manyastambha, Apabahuka, Avatala, Jadiman, Tatakala, Nilangali, Tatha, Thandavanem, Sthirata, Pratishtabdha, Graha, Stabdha, Rodha, Prastabdha, Nirodha, Nigraha, Angagraha, Samstambha, Rodhana.
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Search found 59 books and stories containing Stiffness; (plurals include: Stiffnesses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Significance of arterial stiffness in Tridosha analysis: A pilot study < [Volume 8 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2017]
Nadi Pariksha: Traditional Practices and Recent Advances Reviewed < [Volume 10 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2019]
Ayurvedic approach for management of Wilson's disease: A case report < [Volume 11 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2020]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Manipulation under anesthesia for stiffness after total knee replacement < [2018: Volume 7, September issue 16]
A case study on the ayurvedic management of ankylosing spondylitis < [2019: Volume 8, September issue 10]
Avabahuka management: abhyanga, swedana, pratimarsha nasya, Ayurveda. < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]
Study on Samprapti Ghataka in Cervical Spondylosis Radiology < [Volume 8, Issue 5: September-October 2021]
Matra Basti in the Management of Katigraha < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
Management of Amavata w.s.r. to Rheumatoid Arthritis < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 47 - The Sacrificial Horse Develops Stiffness < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 48 - The Horse Is Relieved of Stiffness < [Section 5 - Pātāla-Khaṇḍa (Section on the Nether World)]
Chapter 66 - Mātali on the Universality of Suffering < [Section 2 - Bhūmi-khaṇḍa (section on the earth)]
Ayurveda's role in conservatively managing femoral head avascular necrosis. < [Volume 35 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2016]
Clinical evaluation of nirgundi taila in the management of sandhivata < [Volume 23 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2003]
Integrative Naturopathy and Yoga for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Diabetes < [Volume 36 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2017]
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Ūrustambha (spasticity of thigh) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Vāta (Vāyu), Pitta and Kapha (Śleṣma) < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
Tṛṣṇā (morbid thirst) according to Caraka < [Chapter 4 - Diseases and Remedial measures (described in Caraka-saṃhitā)]
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