Vrihati, Vṛhatī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vrihati 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 Vṛhatī can be transliterated into English as Vrhati or Vrihati, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vrihati in India is the name of a plant defined with Solanum anguivi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum violaceum Ortega (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bot. Journal of the Linnean Society (1978)
· Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. (1810)
· Enum. Hort. Berol. Alt. (1821)
· FBI (1883)
· Botanique (1794)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1915)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vrihati, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryVṛhatī (वृहती).—
1) The lute of Nārada.
2) The number 'thirty-six'.
3) A mantle, cloak, wrapper.
4) Speech.
5) A reservoir (as of water); see बृहती (bṛhatī) also.
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)
Starts with: Vrihatika, Vrihatipati.
Ends with: Mahavrihati, Urovrihati.
Full-text (+6): Mahavrihati, Vrihatipati, Bhujangashishu, Bhujangasangata, Manimadhya, Paravedi, Doradi, Kshudrakantaki, Kshudravartaki, Vrihatika, Surasashta, Angada, Brihatyadi, Trikanta, Vidarigandhadi, Varunadi, Kshavaka, Kuli, Svalpapancamula, Kutashalmali.
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Search found 14 books and stories containing Vrihati, Vṛhatī, Vrhati; (plurals include: Vrihatis, Vṛhatīs, Vrhatis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCIX - Various other medicinal Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCIII - Medical treatment of fever etc < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCVII - Preparations of medicinal oils and Ghritas < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter VI - The Marmas (vital parts of the body)
Chapter VII - Description of Sira (vascular system)
The Chariots Of Navgrahas < [Astrology In Garuda Purana]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXXIII - Treatment of Andha-putana-graha < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Chapter XI - Treatment of Shleshma Ophthalmia < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XXX - Treatment of an attack by Shakuni-graha < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
The backdrop of the Srikanthacarita and the Mankhakosa (by Dhrubajit Sarma)
Part 7 - Works of Maṅkhaka < [Chapter I - Introduction]
Part 4 - Chandas or the metre < [Chapter III - Literary Assessment Of The Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Part 11 - Historical data (found in the Śrīkaṇṭhacarita) < [Chapter IV - Socio-cultural study of the Śrīkaṇṭhacarita]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)