18/09/2025
Grantha Ratnamala" translates to a "Jewel Garland of Texts," and several Ayurvedic texts share this title or similar variations, such as Guna Ratna Mala by Bhavmisra, which analyzes the medicinal properties of substances, Paryaya Ratnamala by Madhavakara, focusing on medicinal plants, and Abhidhāna-Ratnamālā (or Shadrasha Nighantu), a text arranged by six rasas (tastes). The specific text you are looking for depends on its exact title and the period of Ayurvedic literature it belongs to.
Examples of "Grantha Ratnamala" or Similar Titles in Ayurveda:
Guna Ratna Mala (गुणरत्नमाला): This work by Bhavmisra compiles and critically examines the properties of medicinal substances from earlier Ayurvedic texts, addressing contradictions and presenting a comparative study of drug properties.
Paryaya Ratnamala (पर्याय रत्नमाला): A 9th-century text by Madhavakara that describes medicinal plants and substances in over 1,300 verses and was influential in Ayurvedic scholarship.
Abhidhāna-Ratnamālā (अभिधान रत्नमाला): Also known as Shadrasha Nighantu, this text is organized into six chapters based on the six rasas (tastes) and is a synonym for a glossary of medicinal terms.
Yoga Ratna Mala (योगरत्नमाला):
