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| − | <p style="text-align:justify;">Nama- Rupa Vijnana, is a science that deals with the identification and classification of various entities, including diseases, medicinal plants, and therapeutic processes. Namarupa Vijnana is not only a naming and formulating science, but also a way to understand the interconnectedness of things in the universe. It can be understood as science of nomenclature and identification of different herbs, diseases etc. The nama refers to the name of the entity, while rupa refers to its appearance or description. This technique was adopted in the Samhita and nighantu period to denote the salient features of the herbs. <br/>Binomial nomenclature, established by Carl Linnaeus, plays a pivotal role in systematically cataloguing and comprehending plants. This standardized naming convention ensures global clarity and precision in scientific discourse, facilitating accurate identification and classification. For example, the binomial name <i>"Ocimum sanctum Linn"</i> uniquely identifies the revered Indian medicinal plant Tulsi, known for its numerous health benefits in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Through binomial nomenclature, researchers worldwide can efficiently access information, aiding in the conservation and utilization of medicinal flora. This structured framework fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing fields such as herbal medicine, pharmacology, and ecology, ultimately benefiting society's health and well-being. | + | <p style="text-align:justify;">Nama- Rupa Vijnana, is a science that deals with the identification and classification of various entities, including diseases, medicinal plants, and therapeutic processes. Namarupa Vijnana is not only a naming and formulating science, but also a way to understand the interconnectedness of things in the universe. It can be understood as science of nomenclature and identification of different herbs, diseases etc. The nama refers to the name of the entity, while rupa refers to its appearance or description. This technique was adopted in the Samhita and nighantu period to denote the salient features of the herbs. <br/>Binomial nomenclature, established by Carl Linnaeus, plays a pivotal role in systematically cataloguing and comprehending plants. This standardized naming convention ensures global clarity and precision in scientific discourse, facilitating accurate identification and classification. For example, the binomial name <i>"Ocimum sanctum Linn"</i> uniquely identifies the revered Indian medicinal plant Tulsi, known for its numerous health benefits in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Through binomial nomenclature, researchers worldwide can efficiently access information, aiding in the conservation and utilization of medicinal flora. This structured framework fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing fields such as herbal medicine, pharmacology, and ecology, ultimately benefiting society's health and well-being. </p> |
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| + | |data2 = Bhojani M. K. <sup>1</sup><br/>Joshi Sumedh<sup>2</sup><br/>Joglekar Aishwarya<sup>3</sup> | ||
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| + | |data3 = Basisht G.<sup>4</sup><br/>Deole Y.S.<sup>5</sup> | ||
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| + | |data4 = <sup>1</sup> Department of Sharir Kriya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India <br/><sup>2</sup>Department of Dravya-Guna, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India <br/><sup>3</sup>Department of Samhita Siddhant, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India <br/><sup>4</sup> Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. <br/><sup>5</sup> Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India | ||
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| + | |data5 = [mailto:meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in]<br/>[mailto:carakasamhita@gmail.com carakasamhita@gmail.com] | ||
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| + | |data6 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, and Symbiohealth Foundation, India | ||
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| + | |data7 =March 15, 2024 | ||
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Revision as of 18:09, 15 March 2024
Nama- Rupa Vijnana, is a science that deals with the identification and classification of various entities, including diseases, medicinal plants, and therapeutic processes. Namarupa Vijnana is not only a naming and formulating science, but also a way to understand the interconnectedness of things in the universe. It can be understood as science of nomenclature and identification of different herbs, diseases etc. The nama refers to the name of the entity, while rupa refers to its appearance or description. This technique was adopted in the Samhita and nighantu period to denote the salient features of the herbs.
Binomial nomenclature, established by Carl Linnaeus, plays a pivotal role in systematically cataloguing and comprehending plants. This standardized naming convention ensures global clarity and precision in scientific discourse, facilitating accurate identification and classification. For example, the binomial name "Ocimum sanctum Linn" uniquely identifies the revered Indian medicinal plant Tulsi, known for its numerous health benefits in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. Through binomial nomenclature, researchers worldwide can efficiently access information, aiding in the conservation and utilization of medicinal flora. This structured framework fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, advancing fields such as herbal medicine, pharmacology, and ecology, ultimately benefiting society's health and well-being.
| Section/Chapter/topic | Concepts/Dravyaguna/Nama Rupa Vijnana |
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| Authors |
Bhojani M. K. 1 Joshi Sumedh2 Joglekar Aishwarya3 |
| Reviewers & Editors |
Basisht G.4 Deole Y.S.5 |
| Affiliations |
1 Department of Sharir Kriya, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 2Department of Dravya-Guna, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 3Department of Samhita Siddhant, All India Institute of Ayurveda, New Delhi, India 4 Rheumatologist, Orlando, Florida, U.S.A. 5 Department of Kayachikitsa, G. J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, New Vallabh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India |
| Correspondence emails |
meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in carakasamhita@gmail.com |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre, I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, and Symbiohealth Foundation, India |
| Date of publication: | March 15, 2024 |
| DOI | -- |