Insect poison, Insect venom: 1 definition
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Insect poison 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: archive.org: Catalogue of Pancaratra Agama Texts (ay)Insect Poison (and treatment—cikitsā) is discussed in the twelfth chapter of the Kāśyapasaṃhita: a Pāñcarātra Āgama text composed of 13 chapters dealing with snake-bites, poisons and curing their venom by use of the garuḍamantra while also dealing with worship and devotion. Description of the chapter [viṃśatividha-nānāviṣa-cikitsā]:—This chapter turns to spiders, scorpions, dogs, donkeys, horses, tigers, fish, poison due to small insects, etc.—their varieties, and the treatment of the poisons and infections that come from their bites or stings (1-42). [...]
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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Full-text (+39): Bindula, Citrashirshaka, Mayurika, Balabha, Vicilaka, Kaundilyaka, Piccitaka, Edadumbi, Dundubhika, Namjurule, Klita, Tundikerin, Vahyaki, Agniprabha, Padmakita, Piccita, Sarikamukha, Tunginasa, Shukavrinta, Krimikara.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Insect poison, Insect poisoning, Insect venom, Venomous insect, Venomous insects; (plurals include: Insect poisons, Insect poisonings, Insect venoms, Venomous insects, Venomous insectses). 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
Study of different aspects about of keeta visha - a review article < [2018, Issue XII, December]
Effect of rasayana in allergic diseases < [2020, Issue 4, April]
Conceptual study of “garvisha” < [2016, Issue VIII August]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A critical review on insects with special reference to toxicology review article < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
Therapeutic Potential of Shirish (Albizia lebbeck) in Ayurveda < [2019: Volume 8, January issue 1]
A holistic approach on keeta visha < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CXXVII < [Anusasanika Parva]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
History of Indian Medicine (b): Vedic Phase < [Chapter 2 - Background Information]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter VIII - The medical treatment of insect bites
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Single plant remedies from traditional Indian medical systems in focus < [Volume 14 (issue 1), Jan-Feb 2023]