Barleria cristata: 1 definition
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Barleria cristata means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisBarleria cristata plants were commonly manipulated in order to delay the fading of its flowers, which was one of the technologies known to ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to avert/delay the fading of Barleria cristata flowers. Increasing the life span of desired plants/tree can be achieved by appropriate manures specific to the desired plant/tree. For example, horseflesh is required for Barleria cristata and Indian coral tree for Benincasa hispida.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+45): Jhinti, Sairiyaka, Sairiya, Kantakuranta, Saireya, Saireyaka, Uta-mulli, Vellai-nilamparam, Jhamte, Sereyyaka, Jhintika, Patika, Horse flesh, Shonajhintika, Mullugoramte, Goratige, Subhaga, Mulu-goranta, Niru-goranta, Benincasa hispida.
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Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 17 - The Superintendent of Forest Produce < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 13 - Viṣṇu’s Worship with Lotuses: The Story of Prajā < [Section 7 - Kriyāyogasāra-Khaṇḍa (Section on Essence of Yoga by Works)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XIV < [Anusasanika Parva]