Rasachandamshu or Rasaratna Sangraha
author: M. S. Krishnamurthy
edition: 2013, Chaukhambha Visvabharati
pages: 512
ISBN-10: 9381301263
ISBN-13: 9789381301265
Topic: Rasashastra
Snake venom
This page describes Snake venom which is part of the Purva-khanda located on page 93 in the book Rasachandamshu (Rasaratna Sangraha) translated into English by M. S. Krishnamurthy. This 19th century book deals with Ayurvedic therapeutics and alchemical processes, belonging the branch of science known as Rasashastra (medicinal alchemy). This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Snake venom” according to 179 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Parables of Rama [by Swami Rama Tirtha]
Concentration of mind is all right, but make the snake poison less, pick out the fangs of the snake, rise above all temptation; build your character. These things are to be looked after and must be remembered....
Read full contents: Story 81 - Concentration and Character
Puranic encyclopaedia [by Vettam Mani]
(Chapter 29, Harivamsha).Dhanvantari and Parikshit.There is a story in the puranas that when Takshaka went and bit Parikshit to kill him, a Vishahari (one who cures those infected with snake venom) rushed to save the king but was bribed and sent back by Takshaka. There are indications in the Puranas to show that the Vishahari under reference was Dhanvantari though it is stated that Kashyapa was the person involved....
Read full contents: Story of Dhanvantari
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita [by Laxmi Maji]
This is applied to destroy snake venom. Madhumati—In Atharvaveda, it is a Jibala medicine. Acarya Sayana called it Sahadevi or Patha medicine. Madhula—In Atharvaveda, it has been used as a destroy snake venom and mosquito repellent. It is used for cleansing and sweetening the face. Madhulaka—It is known as honey or sweet medicine in Atharvaveda. Acarya Sayana referred to it as the flower of the Jala-Madhuka tree....
Read full contents: Medicinal herbs and plants in the Atharva-veda
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