Arjun: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Arjun means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsArjun [अर्जुन] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Terminalia arjuna Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn. from the Combretaceae (rangoon creeper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of arjun, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Arjun in India is the name of a plant defined with Terminalia arjuna in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Terminalia arjuna (Roxb. ex DC.) Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Arjun is also identified with Terminalia cuneata It has the synonym Pentaptera cuneata (Roth) DC..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Sylvatica (1869)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1996)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Fl. Austral. (1864)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1828)
· Taxon (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arjun, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+46): Arjun sadada, Arjun sadado, Arjun-davda, Arjuna, Arjuna myrobalan, Arjuna-kara, Arjuna-sadra, Arjunabadara, Arjunabhigamanaparva, Arjunabhra, Arjunabhrama, Arjunacarita, Arjunacarman, Arjunacchavi, Arjunachavi, Arjunachchhavi, Arjunada, Arjunadatta, Arjunadeva, Arjunadhvaja.
Ends with: Raktarjun.
Full-text: Arjun sadada, Arjun sadado, Arjun-davda, Kartavirya, Devadatta, Savyasaci, Gita, Pandvas, Kakubha, Udipi, Arjuna, Krishna.
Relevant text
Search found 17 books and stories containing Arjun; (plurals include: Arjuns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Draupadi Withers < [April – June, July – September 1978]
The Rikshawala < [October – December, 1980]
Our Life and our Nature < [April – June, 1990]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
2. Clematis triloba, Heyne < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)
Part 5 - Canto-wise Summary (of the Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam) < [Critical Introduction]
Part 3 - Goswami Hariraiji and His Contribution to Sanskrit Literature < [Critical Introduction]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Conclusion of chapter seventeen < [Chapter 17 - Shraddha-traya-vibhaga-yoga]
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