Saptamrita, Saptāmṛta, Sapta-amrita: 1 definition

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Saptamrita 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.

The Sanskrit term Saptāmṛta can be transliterated into English as Saptamrta or Saptamrita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

Saptāmṛta (सप्तामृत) (or Saptāmṛtarasa, Saptāmṛtalauha) refers to various Ayurvedic recipes defined in the fifth volume of the Rasajalanidhi (chapter 4, Hikkā: hiccough and Śvāsa: asthma and chapter 10, Śūla: pain in the belly). These remedies are classified as Iatrochemistry and form part of the ancient Indian science known as Rasaśāstra (medical alchemy). However, since it is an ayurveda treatment it should be taken with caution and in accordance with rules laid down in the texts.

Accordingly, when using such recipes (e.g., saptāmṛta-rasa or lauha): “the minerals (uparasa), poisons (viṣa), and other drugs (except herbs), referred to as ingredients of medicines, are to be duly purified and incinerated, as the case may be, in accordance with the processes laid out in the texts.” (see introduction to Iatro chemical medicines)

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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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Efficacy Study of Saptamrita Ghrita for Vataja Timira/Astigmatism < [Volume 10, Issue 4: July-August 2023]

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A clinical study on “Computer vision syndrome” and its management with Triphala eye drops and Saptamrita Lauha < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]

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