Shirishasthi, Shirisha-asthi, Śirīṣāsthi: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Śirīṣāsthi can be transliterated into English as Sirisasthi or Shirishasthi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaŚirīṣāsthi (शिरीषास्थि) refers to “powdered Śirīṣa”, and is used in the treatment (cikitsā) of poison due to frogs (dardura), 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).—In the 12h adhyāya, Kāśyapasaṃhita adds external and internal antidotes for poisons of various animals and insects [e.g., frog (dardura)]. [...] Accordingly, “A blend of Snuhī exudation, and powdered Śirīṣa (śirīṣāsthi) removes poison caused by frog”.
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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Partial matches: Shirisha, Asthi, Asti.
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