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== Etymology and derivation ==
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* The vegetations that die when their fruits mature are called ‘aushadhi’. Example, the plants of banana and grain.<ref>Dev R.R.K., editor, (1st ed.). Shabdakalpadrum, Kand 1. Delhi: Amar Publications, 2018; 303.</ref>
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The rasa (essence) is called osa. Entity that contains this rasa is called ‘aushadhi’. As disease-free state is obtained through rasa, so the entity that contains rasa is called aushadha.<ref>Satyapala, editor, (1st ed.). Commentary Vidyotini of Kashyap Samhita, Khila Sthana; Bheshajyopakramaniya Adhyaya: Chapter 3, Verse 27. Varanasi: Chaukhamba Sanskrit Sansthan, 2015; 366.</ref>
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* Aushadha is the plant which perish after fruits mature. [Cha. Sa. Sutra Sthana 1/73].
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'''Synonyms''' [Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 1/1/3]
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* Chikitsita: That which alleviates disorders.
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* Vyadhihara: destroyer of diseases.
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* Pathya: beneficial for the channels in body.
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* Sadhana: that which is an instrument for performance.
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* Prayaschitta: expiation.
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* Prashamana: pacification.
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* Prakritisthapana: that which helps recovery.
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* Hita: wholesome.
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* Bheshaja: therapeutics
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== Classification ==
     

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