Keyword | Varti |
Type | C. |
Etymology/ Definition | वर्ततये अनया इति वर्ति । भेषजनिर्माणम्,नयनाञ्जन,लेखः। शब्दकल्पद्रुम |
Reference | C.Vi.2/13, C.Si.7/24, S.U.11/7 |
Literary Meaning | M / W – anything rolled up or wrapped round |
Implied Meaning | It is medicated rounded structure like a suppository used in various diseases. |
Elaboration | Phala Varti – A medicated suppository used in obstructed Vaata or Malaavabaddhataa. Netra Varti – A medicated rounded structure used in various ophthalmic diseases. Dhooma Varti – It is used for medicated smoking. |
Contemporary Colloquial | Suppository, wick, |
Antonym | Plota, Pichu |
Last updated on June 18th, 2021 at 09:58 am