Tvagdhupa, Tvac-dhupa, Tvagdhūpa: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaTvagdhūpa (त्वग्धूप) referes to a “fumigation of the bark (of certain trees)” used in the treatment of rat-poison such as those caused by the Bhṛtaka-rats, 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).—Accordingly, one of the treatments is mentioned as follows: “ Gruel of Pāṭalī removes pain. Latex/exudation of Aṅkola and ghee must be given as a drink. A measure of the bark of Aṅkola must be made into paste and consumed. Inhalation of fumigation of the bark (tvagdhūpa) of Piccha, Uraga and Aṅkola. The same can be taken with lentils ”.
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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