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Ela as depicted in brhatrayi.

K V Nair1, B V Holla, S N Yoganarasimhan

  • 1Regional Research Centre, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560 011, India.

Ancient Science of Life
|May 5, 2012
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Summary

This study analyzes Ela types in the Brhatrayi, finding only Ela proper and Suksmela mentioned. Brhat ela was later added by Nighantu scholars, with botanical and synonym details provided.

Area of Science:

  • Ayurvedic pharmacology and botany
  • Classical Indian medicine

Background:

  • The Brhatrayi is a foundational corpus in Ayurveda.
  • Understanding the classification and botanical identity of medicinal plants like Ela is crucial for accurate therapeutic application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically analyze the types of Ela mentioned in the Brhatrayi.
  • To differentiate between classical mentions and later interpretations of Ela.
  • To establish the correct botanical identity and Ayurvedic synonyms for Ela.

Main Methods:

  • Textual analysis of the Brhatrayi (Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, Ashtanga Hridayam).
  • Comparative review of Nighantu literature.
  • Botanical identification based on classical descriptions and available literature.

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Main Results:

  • Only Ela proper (Amomum subulatum) and Suksmela (Amomum maximum) are explicitly mentioned in the Brhatrayi.
  • The term Brhat ela appears to be an later inclusion, attributed to Nighantu scholars.
  • Detailed Ayurvedic synonyms and their interpretations are presented, clarifying potential ambiguities.

Conclusions:

  • The classical Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia, specifically the Brhatrayi, recognizes a limited number of Ela types.
  • Distinguishing between original textual mentions and subsequent scholarly additions is vital for Ayurvedic botanical accuracy.
  • This research clarifies the botanical identity and nomenclature of Ela, supporting precise use in Ayurvedic practice.