Vishatinduka, Viṣatinduka, Visha-tinduka: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Vishatinduka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology. 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 Viṣatinduka can be transliterated into English as Visatinduka or Vishatinduka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Viṣatinduka (विषतिन्दुक) or Viṣatindukataila refers to one of the topics discussed in the Yogāmṛta, a Sanskrit manuscript collected in volume 4 of the catalogue “Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (first series)” by Rajendralal Mitra (1822–1891), who was one of the first English-writing historians dealing with Indian culture and heritage.—The Yogāmṛta is a large Ayurvedic compilation dealing with the practice of medicine and therapeutics authored by Gopāla Sena, Kavirāja, of Dvārandhā. It is dated to the 18th century and contains 11,700 ślokas.—The catalogue includes the term—Viṣatinduka-taila in its ‘subject-matter list’ or Viṣaya (which lists topics, chapters and technical terms). The complete entry reads: viṣatindukatailaṃ .

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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Vishatinduka in India is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos nux-vomica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos ligustrina Blume (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Taxon (1980)
· Mémoires de la Société Botanique de France (1910)
· Lloydia (1973)
· Rumphia (1836)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vishatinduka, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Viṣatinduka (विषतिन्दुक):—[=viṣa-tinduka] [from viṣa > viṣ] m. a species of poisonous plant, [Bhāvaprakāśa]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches (+0): Visha, Tinduka.
Starts with (+0): Vishatindukataila.
Full-text (+0): Vishatindukataila, Vishadru.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Vishatinduka, Viṣatinduka, Visha-tinduka, Viṣa-tinduka, Visatinduka, Visa-tinduka; (plurals include: Vishatindukas, Viṣatindukas, tindukas, Visatindukas). 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 Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Ayurveda medicine in the management of Vishwachi Roga vis-a-vis... < [Vol. 8 No. 11 (2023)]
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Kuchala (Strychnous Nuxvomica): Toxic yet a potent medicinal herb. < [Volume 8, Issue 3: May - June 2021]
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International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
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A review on formulations used in treatment of vatarakta in ayurvedic formulary of india < [2018, Issue IV April]
A review on medicinal uses of vishatinduka w.r.t rasa tarangini < [2023, Issue 06, June]
Analysis of strychnous nuxvomica (kuchala) as an herbal em-balming drug < [2023, Issue 09. September]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Purification of tin < [Chapter VI - Metals (6): Vanga (tin)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Innovative transdermal patch for modified vishatinduka taila. < [2022: Volume 11, August issue 11]
Kupilu shodhana by different medias - a review < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]
Review of upvisha varga and its significance in rasashastra < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]