Mulacurna, Mula-curna, Mūlacūrṇa: 2 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
2. Arts
See also

Introduction:

Mulacurna 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Mulachurna.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Mūlacūrṇa (मूलचूर्ण) refers to the “powdered roots (of certain ingredients)”, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Accordingly, one of the treatments of Kulacandra-rat-bites is mentioned as follows: “(1) Powdered turmeric with rose petals, smeared with gruel, must be applied as paste. (2) Fumigation by burning rose petals and cat’s hair. (3) Powdered root (mūlacūrṇa) of Lakṣmī and Kārkoṭakī mixed with ghee, banana dipped in ghee must be given to eat”.

context information

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.

Sports, Arts and Entertainment (wordly enjoyments)

Source: archive.org: Syainika Sastra of Rudradeva with English Translation (art)

Mūlacūrṇa (मूलचूर्ण) refers to the “powder of certain roots” (used in the treatment of Hawks), according to the Śyainika-śāstra: a Sanskrit treatise dealing with the divisions and benefits of Hunting and Hawking, written by Rājā Rudradeva (or Candradeva) in possibly the 13th century.—Accordingly, [while discussing the treatment of hawks]: “If a white spot forms on the eyes owing to heat, smoke or some kind of hurt, then the eyes are to be filled with the fine powder of the root of Oxalis monadelpha [e.g., (cāṅgerī-mūlacūrṇa)]. A hawk gets rid of this disease in eighteen days. [...]”.

context information

This section covers the skills and profiencies of the Kalas (“performing arts”) and Shastras (“sciences”) involving ancient Indian traditions of sports, games, arts, entertainment, love-making and other means of wordly enjoyments. Traditionally these topics were dealt with in Sanskrit treatises explaing the philosophy and the justification of enjoying the pleasures of the senses.

Relevant text

Search found 3 books and stories containing Mulacurna, Mūla-cūrṇa, Mula-curna, Mūlacūrṇa; (plurals include: Mulacurnas, cūrṇas, curnas, Mūlacūrṇas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Effect of Kuberaksha Patra Churna, Vriddhadaru Mula Churna and Kandughna Taila in Shlipada (Manifested filariasis) < [Volume 33 (1); 2012 (Jan-Mar)]

show preview

Evaluation of ayurvedic management and folk medicines in kamala < [2022, Issue 12 December]