Nidrakara, Nidra-kara, Nidrākara: 3 definitions

Introduction
In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Nidrakara 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)

Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Nidrākara (निद्राकर) refers to that which is “productive of sleep”, as mentioned in verse 5.41 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “invigorative (are) caseous milk, early beestings, condensed milk, late beestings, etc.; (they are) productive of sperm, sleep [viz., nidrākara], and phlegm, constipating, heavy, and morbific”.

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Nidrākara (निद्राकर):—[=ni-drā-kara] [from ni-drā > ni-drā] mfn. making sleepy, [Harivaṃśa; Suśruta]

[Sanskrit to German]

Nidrakara in German

context information

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.

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Mode of action of pada-abhyanga < [2023: Volume 12, April special issue 6]

The role of medhya rayana in manasa roga < [2023: Volume 12, March issue 4]

Review on chandrakala rasa < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]

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Relation of ahara and nidra: a literary review < [2017, Issue XI November,]

Role of paada abhyanga in preventive and curative aspect < [2017, Issue IV April]

Importance of various ksheera (milk) in day-to-day practice: an ayurvedic and contemporary approach < [2021, Issue 11, November]

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Evaluation of Insomrid Tablet and Shirodhara in the management of Anidra (Insomnia) < [Volume 31 (1); 2010 (Jan-Mar)]

Efficacy of Sattvavajaya Chikitsa in the form of relaxation techniques and Guda Pippalimula Churna in the management of Anidra (insomnia) - An open labelled, randomized comparative clinical trial < [Volume 40 (2); 2019 (Apr-Jun)]

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Review on Nilibhringadi Taila: An Effective Keshya Medication < [Volume 9, Issue 6: November-December 2022]