Significance of Habitat
Habitat encompasses various meanings across different fields. In Ayurveda, it refers to natural environments that support the growth of Oshadhis and influence food qualities. Vyakarana defines Habitat as the environment for plants and animals, impacting flora and fauna diversity. Science specifies Habitat as natural settings for species like Adansonia digitata and considers how living conditions affect health and disease prevalence. Additionally, it highlights ecosystems for specific medicinal plants, snakes, and the presence of Musta in diverse Indian environments.
Synonyms: Environment, Ecosystem, Territory, Dwelling place, Home, Dwelling, Nest, Abode
In Finnish: Habitat; In Dutch: Leefgebied; In Spanish: ±áá²ú¾±³Ù²¹³Ù
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Hindu concept of 'Habitat'
In Hinduism, Habitat encompasses the environments influencing flora and fauna, the geographic factors affecting food availability, and natural settings essential for the growth of medicinal plants (Oshadhis).
From: Charaka Samhita (English translation)
(1) The geographic environment, which can affect the qualities and types of available food substances.[1]
From: Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana
(1) Natural environments where various Oshadhis can grow and flourish.[2]