Stanyakara, Stanya-kara: 1 definition

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Stanyakara 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.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

Source: archive.org: Vagbhata’s Ashtanga Hridaya Samhita (first 5 chapters)

Stanyakara (स्तन्यकर) refers to that which is “productive of breast-milk” (i.e., cow’s milk), as mentioned in verse 5.21-23 of the Aṣṭāṅgahṛdayasaṃhitā (Sūtrasthāna) by Vāgbhaṭa.—Accordingly, “[...] among the (different kinds of milk [viz., payas]), cow’s milk [viz., gavya] (is) a vitalizer (and) elixir; (it is) wholesome for pulmonary rupture and pulmonary consumption, intellectualizing, invigorative, productive of breast-milk [viz., stanyakara], (and) purgative, (and) destroys fatigue, giddiness, intoxication, unbeautifulness, dyspnea, cough, excessive thirst, hunger, old fever, strangury, and hemorrhage [...]”.

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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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Plant based galactogogues in ayurveda < [2015: Volume 4, November issue 11]

Natural galactogogues used in india and across the world < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]

Management of garbhashosh with kashmaryadi ksheerpak - case study < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]

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Relevance of kakoli in Ayurveda and etymology of its synonyms. < [Volume 6, Issue 6: November-December 2019]

A Review of Antihyperlipidaemic Medicinal Plants used in Ayurveda < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]

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Efficacy of ksheerabasti in the management of garbhakshaya w.s.r. to intrauterine growth retartdation - a case report < [2021, Issue 4, April]

Critical review on godugdha (cow milk) health benefits and hazards < [2020, Issue 12, December]

Critical evaluation of the action of varividaryadi kashaya in lower urinary tract infections < [2021, Issue 11, November]

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A Critical Analysis of Synonyms and Properties of Karpasa (Gossypium Herbaceum Linn.) From Nighantus (Ayurvedic Drug Lexicons) - < [Volume 11, issue 2 (2023)]