The Sanskrit term Śītāp can be transliterated into English as Sitap or Shitap, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa

Śītāp (शीताप्) refers to “cold water” and is used in the treatment of Maṇḍalī-snake-bites, 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).—The Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse IX.66-7 prescribe an effective generic cure for constipation and obstructed urination, caused by snake bite—water with rice mixed with the bile of frog must be applied under the navel. The powdered root of Piṇḍālapatrika mixed with cold water (śītāp) must be smeared on the stomach. These two procedures effectively address both the problems, resulting in immediate urination and expulsion of feaces from the system.

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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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Partial matches: Sita, Ap, Aap.

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