Shyenapaksha, Śyenapakṣa, Shyena-paksha: 1 definition
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Shyenapaksha 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 Śyenapakṣa can be transliterated into English as Syenapaksa or Shyenapaksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaŚyenapakṣa (श्येनपक्ष) refers to the “feather of Śyena” and is used in the treatment of Rājilā-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 tenth Adhyāya prescribes antidotes for Rājilā snake venom.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse X.21-24: “A detailed fumigation regimen is prescribed to be administered for the snake-bite victim either in the afternoon, dusk or evening or at all the three times either individually or with the following multiple ingredients [like feather of Śyena and Cakora—nirguṇḍikāgninimbāsthipakṣau śyenacakorayoḥ] [...]”.
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: Paksha, Shyena.
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