Mahishitakra, ²Ñ²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹, Mahishi-takra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mahishitakra 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.
The Sanskrit term ²Ñ²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹ can be transliterated into English as Mahisitakra or Mahishitakra, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa²Ñ²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹ (महिषीतकà¥à¤°) refers to “buffalo buttermilkâ€�, and is an ingredient used in the treatment (³¦¾±°ì¾±³Ù²õÄå) of rat poison (Äå°ì³ó³Ü-±¹¾±á¹£a), according to the KÄÅ›yapa SaṃhitÄ: an ancient Sanskrit text from the PÄñcarÄtra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viá¹£a³¦¾±°ì¾±³Ù²õÄå—an important topic from Ä€yurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viá¹£avidyÄ or SarpavidyÄ).—KÄÅ›yapa has recommended a slew of generic formulae that successfully neutralise rat poison.—According to KÄÅ›yapasaṃhitÄ (verse 11.56cd-7ab20): “A compound of a measure of powdered KoÅ›ÄtakÄ« seeds, buffalo buttermilk (³¾²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹) [takreṇa mahiṣībhuvÄ], petals of Tuṇá¸Ä« taken in the morning causes rat poison to be brought out by emesisâ€�.

Ä€yurveda (आयà¥à¤°à¥à¤µà¥‡à¤¦, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ä€yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Mahishitakra, ²Ñ²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹, Mahiá¹£Ä�-takra, Mahishi-takra, Mahisitakra, Mahisi-takra; (plurals include: Mahishitakras, ²Ñ²¹³ó¾±á¹£Ä«t²¹°ì°ù²¹s, takras, Mahisitakras) in any book or story.