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| ARTICLES RELATED TO Indian traditional medicine | | | |  Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Thiruvananthapuram - HistoryThiruvananthapuram is an ancient city with trading traditions dating back to 1000 BC. It was a trading post for spices like the rest of ancient Kerala. However the ancient political and cultural history of the city was almost entirely independent from that of the rest of Kerala. The early rulers of the city were the Ays. With their fall in the 10th century, the city was taken over by the rulers of Venad.
The rise of modern Thiruvananthapuram began with accession of Marthanda Varma in 1729 as the founding ruler of the princely state of ...
See also:Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram - Origin of name, Thiruvananthapuram - History, Thiruvananthapuram - Geography, Thiruvananthapuram - Climate, Thiruvananthapuram - Economy, Thiruvananthapuram - Government and politics, Thiruvananthapuram - Transport, Thiruvananthapuram - Demographics, Thiruvananthapuram - Culture, Thiruvananthapuram - Education, Thiruvananthapuram - Media, Thiruvananthapuram - Sports, Thiruvananthapuram - Science and Technology Read more here: » Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Thiruvananthapuram - History |
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| | | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Cherokee Clans - The Seven Cherokee Clans Ah-ni-ga-to-ge-wi or Wild Potato Clan - Were known to be farmers and gatherers of the wild potato plants in swamps (hence the name gatogewi = "swamp"), along streams, and swamps to make flour or bread for food, and were so named after them. They are keepers and protectors of the earth. The Wild Potato Clan have also been known as the Bear Clan, Raccoon Clan and even "Blind Savannah" in different regions. The Clan ...
See also:Cherokee Clans, Cherokee Clans - Background on Cherokee Clans in Ancient History, Cherokee Clans - The Seven Cherokee Clans, Cherokee Clans - Spiritual Significance of the Clans in Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni Rituals, Cherokee Clans - Ancient Spiritual Symbolism of the Cherokee Clans, Cherokee Clans - Clan Customs of the Cherokee Clans, Cherokee Clans - Cherokee Marriage Customs Between the Clans, Cherokee Clans - Clan Marriage Ceremonies of the Ah-ni-ku-ta-ni, Cherokee Clans - Clan Married Life, Cherokee Clans - Clan Voting and Banishment in Ancient Times Read more here: » Cherokee Clans: Encyclopedia II - Cherokee Clans - The Seven Cherokee Clans |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - Origins and Development The earliest known mention of chakras is found in the later Upanishads, including specifically the Brahma Upanishad and the Yogatattva Upanishad. These vedic models were adapted in Tibetan Buddhism as Vajrayana theory, and in the Tantric Shakta theory of chakras.
It is the shakta theory of 7 main chakras that most people in the West adhere to, either knowingly or unknowingly, largely thanks to a translation of two indian texts, the Sat-Cakra-Nirupana, and the Padaka-Pancaka, by Sir John Woodroffe, alias Arthur Av ...
See also:Chakra, Chakra - Introduction, Chakra - The Seven Basic Chakras, Chakra - Origins and Development, Chakra - Chakras and the endocrine system, Chakra - Various models, Chakra - The Tantric Chakras, Chakra - Hesychastic centres of prayer, Chakra - Scientific basis, Chakra - References in Fiction, Chakra - Reference Material and Books Read more here: » Chakra: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - Origins and Development |
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| | | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Ginseng - Common classification
Ginseng - Wild ginseng.
Wild ginseng is ginseng that is not cultivated, rather, it is harvested from nature. Wild ginseng is relatively rare, and in many cases threatened or endangered. Wild ginseng has been shown to contain higher levels of ginsenoside.
Ginseng - Red ginseng.
Red ginseng is Panax ginseng that has been heated, either through steaming or sun-drying. This version of ginseng is associated with stimulating sexual function and anti-cancer benefits. In this co ...
See also:Ginseng, Ginseng - History, Ginseng - Modern science and ginseng, Ginseng - Common classification, Ginseng - Wild ginseng, Ginseng - Red ginseng, Ginseng - Ginseng alternatives Read more here: » Ginseng: Encyclopedia II - Ginseng - Common classification |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Thiruvananthapuram - Culture Thiruvananthapuram has a rich cultural background, with the rulers of erstwhile Travancore taking an active interest in development of arts and culture. Thiruvananthapuram has produced several great artists, the most famous ones being Maharaja Swathi Thirunal and Raja Ravi Verma.
Maharaja Swathi Thirunal was a great composer and played a vital role in the development of Carnatic music. He is widely credited with introducing the violin in to the world of classical Carnatic music. A music college in his name exists today in the city. Ra ...
See also:Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram - Origin of name, Thiruvananthapuram - History, Thiruvananthapuram - Geography, Thiruvananthapuram - Climate, Thiruvananthapuram - Economy, Thiruvananthapuram - Government and politics, Thiruvananthapuram - Transport, Thiruvananthapuram - Demographics, Thiruvananthapuram - Culture, Thiruvananthapuram - Education, Thiruvananthapuram - Media, Thiruvananthapuram - Sports, Thiruvananthapuram - Science and Technology Read more here: » Thiruvananthapuram: Encyclopedia II - Thiruvananthapuram - Culture |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Cyperus rotundus - A Pest in Agriculture and Gardening As mentioned above, Cyperus rotundus is one of the worst weeds mankind knows. Its existence in a field significantly reduces crop yield, both because it is a tough competitor for ground resources, and because its dead subterranean tissue releases substances harmful to other plants. Similarly, it also has a bad effect on ornamental gardening. The difficulty to control it is a result of its intensive system of underground tubers, and its resistance to most herbicides. It ...
See also:Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus rotundus - General Description, Cyperus rotundus - A Pest in Agriculture and Gardening, Cyperus rotundus - Positive Aspects of Cyperus rotundus, Cyperus rotundus - Folk Medicine, Cyperus rotundus - Modern Uses and Studies, Cyperus rotundus - Food Read more here: » Cyperus rotundus: Encyclopedia II - Cyperus rotundus - A Pest in Agriculture and Gardening |
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| | | | | | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Islamic Golden Age - Foundations Islamic governments inherited "the knowledge and skills of the ancient Middle East, of Greece, of Persia and of India. They added new and important innovations from outside, such as the manufacture of paper from China and decimal positional numbering from India", as Bernard Lewis writes in What Went Wrong?.
Much of this learning and development can be linked to geography. Even prior to Islam's presence, the city of Mecca served as a center of trade in Arabia and Muhammad was a merchant. The tradition of the pilgrimage to Mecca ...
See also:Islamic Golden Age, Islamic Golden Age - Foundations, Islamic Golden Age - Islamic art, Islamic Golden Age - Philosophy, Islamic Golden Age - Sciences, Islamic Golden Age - Medicine, Islamic Golden Age - Commerce and urban life, Islamic Golden Age - Architecture and engineering, Islamic Golden Age - Mongolian invasion and gradual decline, Islamic Golden Age - Opposing views Read more here: » Islamic Golden Age: Encyclopedia II - Islamic Golden Age - Foundations |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Model minority - Other Countries In the United Kingdom, the Jewish, East Asian, and Indian populations are often considered to be model minorities. Particularly, the economic and academic achievements of Indians is often compared to perceived under-achievement by Pakistanis and Bangladeshis in the UK.
In some areas of Australia such as Sydney and Melbourne, East Asians, South Asians and Jews are considered a model minority. This is often illustrated by the representation of these groups in selective schools compared to population proportion.
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See also:Model minority, Model minority - United States, Model minority - History of the Model Minority Stereotype, Model minority - Asian Americans, Model minority - Other / European American US groups, Model minority - Other Countries, Model minority - Negatively viewed success Read more here: » Model minority: Encyclopedia II - Model minority - Other Countries |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Zen - Spread of Zen Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from the Sanskrit term for meditation, "dhyāna" (ध्यान). This word was transliterated into Chinese as Chán (禪 / simplified 禅); "Chán" was later borrowed into Korean as Seon, Vietnamese as Thiền and into Japanese as "Zen." (Note that Chan, Zen, Seon and Thien are just different pronounciations of the same Chinese character. Their teachings may vary in methods, but t ...
See also:Zen, Zen - Spread of Zen, Zen - Zen in Japan, Zen - Zen and Buddhism, Zen - Zen teachings and practices, Zen - Zazen, Zen - The teacher, Zen - Koan practice, Zen - Radical teachings, Zen - Zen and Western culture, Zen - Zen in Films, Zen - American Zen Read more here: » Zen: Encyclopedia II - Zen - Spread of Zen |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Zen - Spread of Zen Traditionally, Zen traces its roots back to Indian Buddhism and, while not an independent school of Buddhism there, takes its name from the Sanskrit term for meditation, "dhyāna" (ध्यान). This word was transliterated into Chinese as Chán (禪 / simplified 禅); "Chán" was later borrowed into Korean as Seon, Vietnamese as Thiền and into Japanese as "Zen." (Note that Chan, Zen, Seon and Thien are just different pronunciations of the same Chinese character. Their teachings may vary in methods, but the principles ...
See also:Zen, Zen - Spread of Zen, Zen - Zen in Japan, Zen - Zen and Buddhism, Zen - Zen teachings and practices, Zen - Zazen, Zen - The teacher, Zen - Koan practice, Zen - Radical teachings, Zen - Zen and Western culture, Zen - Zen in Films, Zen - American Zen Read more here: » Zen: Encyclopedia II - Zen - Spread of Zen |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - The Seven Basic Chakras The following table sets forth some of the concepts associated with each chakra:
For a discussion on chakra petals see Petal (chakra)
Additionally, there is a Transpersonal chakra above the crown chakra. There are also many minor chakras, for example between the major chakras.
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See also:Chakra, Chakra - Introduction, Chakra - The Seven Basic Chakras, Chakra - Origins and Development, Chakra - Chakras and the endocrine system, Chakra - Various models, Chakra - The Tantric Chakras, Chakra - Hesychastic centres of prayer, Chakra - Scientific basis, Chakra - References in Fiction, Chakra - Reference Material and Books Read more here: » Chakra: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - The Seven Basic Chakras |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - References in Fiction Monks in the videogames Final Fantasy Tactics and Final Fantasy XI can use chakra for healing and restoring HP or MP.
In the manga/anime Naruto, chakra is the mystical internal energy used to perform ninja techniques.
In the James Bond movie Tomorrow Never Dies, both Dr. Kaufman and his protege Mr. Stamper practice 'Chakra Torture".
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See also:Chakra, Chakra - Introduction, Chakra - The Seven Basic Chakras, Chakra - Origins and Development, Chakra - Chakras and the endocrine system, Chakra - Various models, Chakra - The Tantric Chakras, Chakra - Hesychastic centres of prayer, Chakra - Scientific basis, Chakra - References in Fiction, Chakra - Reference Material and Books Read more here: » Chakra: Encyclopedia II - Chakra - References in Fiction |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - University of Malaya - History The University of Malaya grew out of a tradition of service to society. Its predecessors, the King Edward VII College of Medicine established in 1905 and Raffles College in 1929, had been established to meet urgent demands, one in medicine and the other in education. When the two came together to form the University of Malaya in October 1949, this was so that they might perform together an even greater service — to help lay the foundations of a new nation by producing a generation of skilled and educated men. Hence, the University of Malaya was established on 8th October 1949 as a national institution to serve the higher education ...
See also:University of Malaya, University of Malaya - History, University of Malaya - Controversy, University of Malaya - Academic independence, University of Malaya - Rankings, University of Malaya - Varsity anthem, University of Malaya - Notable alumni, University of Malaya - Notable faculty Read more here: » University of Malaya: Encyclopedia II - University of Malaya - History |
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| | | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Education in India - History
Education in India - Up to the 17th century.
The first millennium and the few centuries preceding it saw the flourishing of higher education at Nalanda, Takshila, Ujjain, & Vikramshila Universities. Art, Architecture, Painting, Logic, Grammar, Philosophy, Astronomy, Literature, Buddhism, Hinduism, Arthashastra (Economics & Politics), Law, and Medicine were among the subjects taught and each university specialized in a particular field of study. Takshila specialized in the study of medicine, while Ujjain laid emphasis on astronomy. Nalanda, being the biggest centre, handled all branches of knowledge, ...
See also:Education in India, Education in India - Structure, Education in India - Elementary Education, Education in India - Middle and secondary level education, Education in India - Higher Education, Education in India - History, Education in India - Up to the 17th century, Education in India - Education under British Rule, Education in India - After Independence, Education in India - After 1976, Education in India - Recent Developments, Education in India - Expenditure on Education in India, Education in India - Initiatives, Education in India - Non-Formal Education, Education in India - Bal Bhavans, Education in India - Distance education, Education in India - Education for special sections of society, Education in India - Women, Education in India - SC/STs, Education in India - Criticism of Indian Education System, Education in India - Chronology of main events Read more here: » Education in India: Encyclopedia II - Education in India - History |
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| | | | | Indian traditional medicine: Encyclopedia II - Patent medicine - Ingredients and their uses
Patent medicine - What was in them?.
Some level of exoticism and mystery in the contents of the preparation was deemed desirable by their promoters. Unlikely ingredients such as the baobab fruit in Oxien were a recurring theme. A famous patent medicine of the period was Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root; unspecified roots found in swamps had remarkable effects on the kidneys, according to its literature.
Native American themes were also useful; Natives, imagined to be noble savages, were thought to be ...
See also:Patent medicine, Patent medicine - Patent medicines and advertising, Patent medicine - Ingredients and their uses, Patent medicine - What was in them?, Patent medicine - What did they claim to be good for?, Patent medicine - What did they actually contain?, Patent medicine - The end of the patent medicine era, Patent medicine - Surviving consumer products from the patent medicine era, Patent medicine - Products no longer sold under medicinal claims Read more here: » Patent medicine: Encyclopedia II - Patent medicine - Ingredients and their uses |
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