Dvyarthini Nama-Glossary: Systematic Drug Disambiguation List

Sanskrit: द्व्यर्थिनीनामानि

The bulk of this varga consists of extensive two-column lists where each term is given with its two (or more) possible referents. The format on each page is typically: Term — Meaning 1 and Meaning 2. Representative entries from the systematic list: - Priyamgu (प्रियंगु) — Falini (a grain) and Kunguma (saffron-like). - Priyabhu (प्रियभू) — Kukshipaku and Kungini. - Shubha (शुभ) — Shusha-anga and Tattva. - Saumya (सौम्य) — Saptapatra and Kampuka. - Vichasa (विचासा) — Shatapatra and Karpasika. - Lohita (लोहित) — Raktachandan (red sandalwood) and Kumkuma (saffron). - Kamala (कमल) — Padma (lotus) and a type of disease (jaundice). - Darbha (दर्भ) — Kusha grass and Karnikara. - Amra (आम्र) — Mango and Amrataka (hog plum). - Nagara (नागर) — Shunthi (dry ginger) and a city/town. - Pippali (पिप्पली) — Long pepper (fruit) and a type of measurement. The list continues extensively for many pages, covering hundreds of terms.

What is Dvyarthini Nama-Glossary: Systematic Drug Disambiguation List?

The bulk of this varga consists of extensive two-column lists where each term is given with its two (or more) possible referents. The format on each page is typically: Term — Meaning 1 and Meaning 2. Representative entries from the systematic list: - Priyamgu (प्रियंगु) — Falini (a grain) and Kunguma (saffron-like). - Priyabhu (प्रियभू) — Kukshipaku and Kungini. - Shubha (शुभ) — Shusha-anga and Tattva. - Saumya (सौम्य) — Saptapatra and Kampuka. - Vichasa (विचासा) — Shatapatra and Karpasika. - Lohita (लोहित) — Raktachandan (red sandalwood) and Kumkuma (saffron). - Kamala (कमल) — Padma (lotus) and a type of disease (jaundice). - Darbha (दर्भ) — Kusha grass and Karnikara. - Amra (आम्र) — Mango and Amrataka (hog plum). - Nagara (नागर) — Shunthi (dry ginger) and a city/town. - Pippali (पिप्पली) — Long pepper (fruit) and a type of measurement. The list continues extensively for many pages, covering hundreds of terms.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 23

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