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|title=Nama-Rupa Vijnana (Science of identification and nomenclature)
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|keywords=Nama- Rupa Vijnana, Namarupa, Samhita-based references of nama rupa vijnana, Concept of basonym and synonym, nomenclature, Taxonomy and nama rupa vijnana, Relation between namarupa vijnana and taxonomy, plant nomenclature, Pharmacognosy and nama-rupa vijnana, Bhojani M. K., Joshi Sumedh, Joglekar Aishwarya, Basisht G., Deole Y.S., dravyaguna vijnana, ayurveda, pharmacognosy, Indian systems of medicine, caraka samhita, methods to identify herbs, knowing drugs, knowing matraia medica
|description=Namarupa Vijnana is not only a naming and formulating science, but also a way to understand the interconnectedness of things in the universe 
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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 [[Vyadhi|diseases]], medicinal plants, and therapeutic processes. Nama rupa [[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 details|herbs]], [[Vyadhi|diseases]] etc. The nama refers to the name of the entity, while [[Rupa|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 details|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 [[Tulasi]], known for its numerous [[Health|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|health]] and well-being. </p>

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|label1 = Section/Chapter/topic
|data1 = Concepts/[[Dravyaguna]]/[[Nama Rupa Vijnana]]  

|label2 = Authors
|data2 = Bhojani M. K. <sup>1</sup><br/>Joshi Sumedh<sup>2</sup><br/>Joglekar Aishwarya<sup>3</sup> 

|label3 = Reviewers & Editors  
|data3 = [[Basisht G.]]<sup>4</sup><br/>[[Deole Y.S.]]<sup>5</sup> 

|label4 = Affiliations
|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

|label5 = Correspondence emails
|data5 = [mailto:meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in meera.samhita@aiia.gov.in]<br/>[mailto:carakasamhita@gmail.com carakasamhita@gmail.com]

|label6 = Publisher 
|data6 = [[Charak Samhita Research, Training and Development Centre]], I.T.R.A., Jamnagar, and Symbiohealth Foundation, India

|label7 = Date of publication:
|data7 = March 15, 2024

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