Sophahara, Shophahara, Shopha-hara, Śophahara: 2 definitions
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The Sanskrit term Śophahara can be transliterated into English as Sophahara or Shophahara, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaŚophahara (शोफहर) refers to “that which quells the swelling (of 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).—A number of different permutation and combination of herbs are prescribed as Lepa and Pāna for removing the poison of Maṇḍalī snakes.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse 9.71b-72: “Pastes of powdered roots of Vega and Pākala with the juice of their leaves and Devadāru mixed with buffalo urine and dung, effectively quell the swelling (śophahara) and poison of Maṇḍalī snakes [viṣaśophaharāvetau triśūlīghoṇasārtihṛt]”.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Sophahara in India is the name of a plant defined with Anacardium occidentale in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acajuba occidentalis (L.) Gaertn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ned. Tijdschr. Geneeskd.
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1979)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1788)
· Ann. Intern. Med.,
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sophahara, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
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Partial matches: Shopha, Hara.
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
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Efficacy of prishnaparni-bala-vasa kwatha in garbhavastha janya shopha < [Volume 2, issue 4: July - August 2015]
Effect of Vajigandhadi Gana and Kolakulathadi in Knee Osteoarthritis < [Volume 9, Issue 5: September-October 2022]
Study on jaloukavacharana for vataja abhishyanda in allergic conjunctivitis. < [Volume 5, Issue 3: May - June 2018]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
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Conceptual study of anti-toxic action of mahagada- a review < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
andquot;maha agadandquot;- a panacea to food poisoning < [2023: Volume 12, July special issue 12]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A case study on Satapadi Damsa with Copra Potali Sweda and Dasanga Agada < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]
A review on vishwadi dwadashanga kwath: an ayurvedic polyherbal formulation for vatavikara < [Volume 11, issue 10 (2023)]
A Critical Review on Kalyana Leha with special reference to delayed Speech < [Volume 11, issue 10 (2023)]
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Clinical efficacy of Baladi Manduram in the management of Amlapitta < [Volume 38 (3-4); 2017 (Jul-Dec)]
A clinical evaluation of Kanchanara Guggulu and Bala Taila Matra Basti in the management of Mutraghata with special reference to benign prostatic hyperplasia < [Volume 39 (2); 2018 (Apr-Jun)]
Add-on effect of Ayurvedic treatment protocol for diabetic retinopathy: A randomized controlled clinical study < [Volume 42 (3); 2021 (Jul-Sep)]