Shariba, Sāribā, Sariba, Ś: 7 definitions
Introduction:
Shariba means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, biology. 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.
The Sanskrit term Ś can be transliterated into English as Sariba or Shariba, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgrahaŚ (शारिबा) refers to the medicinal plant known as “Hemidesmus indicus R. Br.� and is dealt with in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Yogasārasaṃgraha [mentioning ś] deals with entire recipes in the route of administration, and thus deals with the knowledge of pharmacy (ṣaⲹ-첹貹) which is a branch of pharmacology (ⲹṇa).
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaŚ (शारिबा) [Cf. Śārivā] is the name of a herbal ingredient which is 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 Viṣa쾱ٲ—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—In the Añjana or Collyrium segment of the eighth Adhyāya, Kāśyapa prescribes eight types of permutation and combination of herbs that effectively arrest poison. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.39b-40), “Arjuna, Kuṣṭha, Nata, Vyoma, Tulasī, Ś, Dhana, Helā, Hiṅgu,Vacā,Yaṣṭhi,Vilaṅga, Sindhu, honey boiled in the latex of Palāśa and salt water and stored in the horn of a cow, applied as collyrium treats poison effectively�.
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaŚ (शारिबा) [Cf. Śārivā] is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment (쾱ٲ) of immobile or plant poison (ٳ屹ṣa), according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣa쾱ٲ—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—The 12h ⲹ of the Kāśyapasaṃhita also deals with the mantras for curing immobile or plant poison (ٳ屹-ṣa) as well as antidotes made of medicines that quell the same.—Accordingly, “A decoction of Kośātakī, Agni, cinnamon, Sūryavallī, Amṛta, Abhayā, Śleṣmātaka, Śirīṣa, Karṇikā, Kāśmarī, two kinds of Niṣ�, Punarnāvā Bṛhatī and Kaṇṭhakārī, two varieties of Sārivā (ś) and Trikaṭu cooled and mixed with ghee and honey is useful in totally decimating plant-poison�.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusŚ (शारिबा) is identified with a certain “creeping plant�, which is used in a recipe for the subjugation elephants, according to the 15th century ٲṅgī composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 10, “on the catching of elephants”]: �10. He shall apply (to the cows) a subjugating ointment made of [including for example, Ś—a creeping plant, ...] and similar things; with Celosia cristata, ⲹ (cardamoms?), collyrium, 岵ṣp (name of various plants), and honey.

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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSariba in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Decalepis hamiltonii Wight & Arn. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family. For the possible medicinal usage of sariba, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sariba in India is the name of a plant defined with Decalepis hamiltonii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Sariba is also identified with Ichnocarpus frutescens It has the synonym Quirivelia zeylanica Poir. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1922)
· The Flora of Tripura State. (1981)
· Journal of Botany (1923)
· Flora of the British India (1883)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sariba, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionarysāribā : (f.) the Sarsaparilla plant.

Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Sharibadi.
Full-text (+2): Saribam, Cariyam, Nariuninti, Parivalli, Nannari, Kalodara, Kalodaravisha, Griharajila, Tuhina, Padmaka, Nadambu, Caritva, Masha, Vilanga, Visahara, Makshika, Hela, Nada, Sindhu, Dana.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Shariba, Sāribā, Sariba, Ś; (plurals include: Sharibas, Sāribās, Saribas, Śs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A clinical study on the role of madhu � manjistha lepa and oral use of katuki � sariba yoga in the management of vyanga (melasma) < [2022, Issue 3, March]
Review article - neelitulasyadi yoga in lootavisha chikitsa < [2018, Issue VII, July]
Arka � as vishaghna dravya w.s.r to vishavaidya jyotsnika: a review < [2022, Issue 2, February]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.7. Pharmaceutical use of Keśarāga (Hair dye) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Mode of action of kalyanaka ghrita in unmada; a review < [2021: Volume 10, March issue 3]
Critical review of kottam thagaradi agada < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]
Management of tundikeri w.r to acute tonsillitis with bheshaja chikitsa < [2023: Volume 12, August issue 13]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 53 < [Volume 23 (1918)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 16 - Symptoms and treatment of Trishna (thirst)
Chapter 1 - Symptoms and treatment of Raktapitta (Hemoptysis)
Chapter 2 - Symptoms and treatment of Rajayakshma (Phthisis or consumption)
Pharmacognostic and phytochemical study of Hemidesmus indicus roots < [Volume 21 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2002]
Nephroprotectors- folk medicine of rayalaseema andra pradesh < [Volume 9 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1990]
Standardisation of the ayurvedic medicine pindataila < [Volume 15 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1996]
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