Hemabija, Hemabīja, Hema-bija: 1 definition
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Hemabija 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaHemabīja (हेमबीज) refers to an ingredient included in a (snake) poison antidote recipe, 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).—Kāśyapa prescribes various antidotes to quell the poison by administering them through nasal drugs, collyrium, ointment, herbal drinks and diet. In Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse VIII.30cd-1, Kāśyapa concludes the description of remedies with the Nasyāñjana segment prescribing a herbal formula consisting of one khārī (measure) of powdered Hiṅgu, Agnika, Vyoṣa, Śirīṣā, Mādhavī, Guñjā, Hemabīja, Vacā, Lac, Radish triturated with the ox-urine.
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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