What is the reference for Entada scandens in Ayurveda from Charaka Samhita? - #54863
can we get the reference of Entada scandens in Ayurveda, as you have mentioned in your article that there are references from Charaka samhita and some kerala books, can you please provide us the exact refrence?
Are you looking for specific verses or chapters in Charaka Samhita?:
- Yes, specific versesDo you have any particular Kerala texts in mind regarding this reference?:
- I am looking for general knowledgeWhat is your current understanding of Entada scandens in Ayurveda?:
- I have read about its usesAre you interested in the therapeutic applications of Entada scandens?:
- No, just historical referencesHave you consulted any other Ayurvedic texts regarding this plant?:
- Yes, multiple textsDoctors' responses
Entada scandens is not directly mentioned as a named drug in Charaka Samhita. Its identification and medicinal use are described in later Ayurvedic Nighantus and regional Kerala Ayurvedic traditions, where it is correlated with names like ‘Gilla’ and used based on traditional clinical practice.
Charaka Samhita does not clearly mention Entada scandens by its modern botanical name directly. In Kerala Ayurvedic practice, it is commonly correlated with “Gila” or regional folk usage mentioned in Kerala Nighantus and traditional toxicology/poison treatment texts. Main Kerala references are found in: Hortus Malabaricus Chikitsa Manjari Regional Kerala Visha chikitsa manuscripts.
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