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Epidemic 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.
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Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Paśu Āyurvēda (Veterinary Medicine) in GaruḍapurāṇaEpidemic outbreak (in Sanskrit: upasarga) among elephants (Gajāyurveda or Hastyāyurveda) is described in the Garuḍapurāṇa.—The prophylactic, or curative rites, in respect of the upasarga (epidemics out break) among elephants is by means of a śāntikarma (pacifying rite), the worship of Gods and Brahmins and the gift of a kapilā (pale-brown or tawny) cow. [...]
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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Search found 100 books and stories containing Epidemic, Epidemics; (plurals include: Epidemics, Epidemicses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Ayurvedic perspective towards epidemic w.s.r. to covid-2019 as janapadodhwamsa < [2020, Issue 4, April]
Concept of airborne disease in ayurveda- a review < [2022, Issue 4, April]
Critical view on preventive aspects of rithucharya and janapadodhwamsa against pandemics < [2020, Issue 4, April]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Role of ayurveda in understanding and preventing epidemics < [2020: Volume 9, April issue 4]
Homoeopathy an alternative remedy for covid-19 < [2020: Volume 9, December issue 15]
A conceptual study on understanding covid-19 - ayurvedic view < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Understanding and management of epidemic disease: A Tibetan Medicine perspective < [Volume 12 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2021]
Management of Sannipata Jwara w.s.r to COVID-19 – Case report < [Volume 13 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2022]
Chyawanprash's anti-inflammatory effects on PM-induced lung disease in mice < [Volume 12 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2021]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Epidemics (maraka) < [Chapter 6]
Hygiene and diseases (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Hygiene and Environmental Issues (Introduction) < [Chapter 6]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
COVID-19 Pandemic idiom - an impending honour and care through Philately Anthology < [Volume 11, issue 1 (2023)]
Understanding of swine flu through ayurveda < [Volume 3, issue 2 (2015)]
Potential of Ayurveda in management of public health issues < [Volume 11, issue 6 (2023)]
Iconography of Buddhist and Brahmanical Sculptures (by Nalini Kanta Bhattasali)
Iconography of Parnashavari < [Part 1 - Buddhist Sculptures]
Iconography of Hariti < [Part 1 - Buddhist Sculptures]