Betel nut: 2 definitions
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Betel nut means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
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Source: Singhi Jain Series: Ratnaprabha-suri’s Kuvalayamala-katha (history)Betel nuts were commonly traded with foreign merchants in ancient India, according to Uddyotanasūri in his 8th-century Kuvalayamālā (a Prakrit Campū, similar to Kāvya poetry).—The Kuvalayamala (779 A.D.) is full of cultural material which gains in value because of the firm date of its composition. [...] At Sūrpāraka there was a guild of local merchants. It was their custom to hold a reception in honour of merchants from outside and to learn from them the country of their origin, the destination, field of trade, the nature, value and volume of commodity in which he is interested and all such matters relating to his business. [...] One said: “I went to Uttarāpatha with a load of betel nuts, and I bought horses out of the earned money profits”. [...]
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Betel nut in English is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sublimia areca Comm. ex Mart., nom. inval.) (the specific epithet probably from kachu, an astringent substance. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nucleus (1975)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1836)
· Species Plantarum
· Translational Research: the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2007)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Betel nut, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Nud.
Starts with: Betel nut palm.
Full-text (+93): Guvaka, Akota, Ghonta, Jhoda, Kramuka, Cikkana, Vimbu, Kandakara, Kholaka, Rajatala, Suranjana, Kramu, Jhuni, Ramapuga, Puga, Udvega, Camarapushpa, Jhaulika, Karamatta, Pugiphala.
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Search found 50 books and stories containing Betel nut; (plurals include: Betel nuts). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.11.3-4 < [Chapter 11 - Meeting with Śrī Īśvara Purī]
Verse 2.9.103 < [Chapter 9 - The Lord’s Twenty-One Hour Ecstasy and Descriptions of Śrīdhara and Other Devotees’ Characteristics]
Verse 3.6.17 < [Chapter 6 - The Glories of Śrī Nityānanda Prabhu]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
5.1. Food and Drinks < [Chapter 6 - Other Socio-Cultural Aspects]
1. Similarities (9): Food and Drinks < [Chapter 8 - Comparative Society as described in the Kādambarī and the Harṣacarita]
Table: Some of the medicinal plants < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 4 - Assam, Burma, Annam and Siam < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Conclusion < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Part 11 - Philippine Islands < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
2.3. Pharmaceutical use of Tāmbūla (Betel) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Hari-bhakti-kalpa-latikā (by Sarasvati Thkura)
Text 10 < [Second Stabaka]
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Architecture (c): Developing of the Assamese Homestead and Campus < [Chapter 3]
Tiwa Dormitory: Chamadi < [Chapter 8]
Classification (c): Through Building Material < [Chapter 3]
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