Nirvisha, ṣa, Nir-visha: 16 definitions
Introduction:
Nirvisha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, 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 ṣa can be transliterated into English as Nirvisa or Nirvisha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsaṣa (निर्वि�) refers to “non-venomous (dry-bite)�, as taught in the Damśarūpa (“aspects of snake-bites�) section of the Kśyapa Saṃhit: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pñcartra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikits—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Agadatantra or Sarpavidy).—The Kśyapasaṃhit enumerates eight reasons as to why snakes bite humans. Types of bite are differentiated by different schemes like ṣa (envenomed, wet bite) and Ծṣa (not envenomed, dry-bite). The 岹ṣṭ, fatal bite, which cannot be cured by any treatment is dealt with at length.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of terms1) ṣa (निर्वि�):—[aṣa/Ծṣa] Detoxified state
2) Type of a non venomous snake bite which is marked by presence of one or more fang marks and absence of swelling and presence of slightly vitiated blood at the spot and is not attended with any change in physiological condition of the person bitten.

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 DrugsNirvisa in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Delphinium denudatum Wall. ex Hook.f. & Thomson from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family. For the possible medicinal usage of nirvisa, 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.
Nirvisha in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nirvisha in India is the name of a plant defined with Chassalia curviflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chassalia curviflora Thw. (among others).
2) Nirvisha is also identified with Delphinium denudatum It has the synonym Delphinium denudatum Wall. ex Royle (etc.).
3) Nirvisha is also identified with Kyllinga nemoralis It has the synonym Cyperus kyllingia f. subtriceps (Kunth) Kük. (etc.).
4) Nirvisha is also identified with Kyllinga odorata It has the synonym Schoenus odoratus Aubl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Catalogus horti academici vindobonensis (1842)
· Pakistan Syst. (1987)
· Linnaea (1868)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1931)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nirvisha, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English DictionaryԾṣa (निर्वि�).—a (S) Void of poison, not venomous. 2 fig. That has subdued pride, anger, envy, malice.
: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-EnglishԾṣa (निर्वि�).�a Void of poison.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryṣa (निर्वि�).�a. poisonless (as a snake); निर्विषा डुण्डुभा� स्मृता� (nirviṣ� ḍuṇḍubh� smṛt�).
ṣa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nir and ṣa (वि�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṣ� (निर्विषा).—f. (-ṣ� or -ṣ�) A plant, (Curcuma zedoaria.) E. nir opposite, (anti,) ṣa poison, antidote.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṣa (निर्वि�).—adj., f. ṣ�, deprived of poison, [ʲñٲԳٰ] iii. [distich] 83.
ṣa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms nis and ṣa (वि�).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṣa (निर्वि�).—[adjective] poisonless (serpent).
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) ṣa (निर्वि�):—[=nir-ṣa] [from nir > ni�] mf()n. non-venomous (as a snake), [Mahbhrata; Rmyaṇa] etc.
2) [=nir-ṣa] [from nir > ni�] f( and ī). Kyllingia Monocephala, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionaryṣ� (निर्विषा):—[nir-viṣ�] (ṣ�) 1. f. A plant.
: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)ṣa (निर्वि�) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ṇi.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम� (ṃsṛt), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusṣa (ನಿರ್ವಿ�):—[adjective] non-poisonous; non-venomous.
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ṣa (ನಿರ್ವಿ�):�
1) [noun] that which is non-poisonous.
2) [noun] a man who is not malignant, spiteful or malicious.
3) [noun] the plant Chasalia curviflora of Rubiaceae family.
4) [noun] its root used as an antidote.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Visha, Nir, Nish, Nikaya.
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