Bhutavriksha, Bhūtavṛkṣa, Bhuta-vriksha: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Bhutavriksha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Bhūtavṛkṣa can be transliterated into English as Bhutavrksa or Bhutavriksha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyBhūtavṛkṣa (भूतवृक्ष) is another name for Śākhoṭa, which is a Sanskrit word referring to Streblus asper (Siamese rough bush), from the Moraceae family. It is classified as a medicinal plant in the system of Āyurveda (science of Indian medicine) and is used throughout literature such as the Suśrutasaṃhita and the Carakasaṃhitā. The synonym was identified in the Rājanighaṇṭu (verse 9.123), which is a 13th century medicinal thesaurus.
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBhutavriksha in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Streblus asper Lour. from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bhutavriksha, 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) Bhutavriksha in India is the name of a plant defined with Cordia wallichii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cordia tomentosa Wall., nom. illeg. (among others).
2) Bhutavriksha is also identified with Streblus asper It has the synonym Trophis cochinchinensis Poir. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1970)
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1819)
· Linnaea (1829)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)
· Mus. Bot. (1856)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhutavriksha, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryBhūtavṛkṣa (भूतवृक्ष).—the Bibhītaka tree.
Derivable forms: bhūtavṛkṣaḥ (भूतवृक्षः).
Bhūtavṛkṣa is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms bhūta and vṛkṣa (वृक्ष).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhūtavṛkṣa (भूतवृक्ष).—m.
(-kṣaḥ) 1. A tree, (Trophis aspera.) 2. A species of Bignonia, (B. Indica.) E. bhūta a goblin and vṛkṣa a tree.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Bhūtavṛkṣa (भूतवृक्ष):—[=bhūta-vṛkṣa] [from bhūta > bhū] m. ‘demon-tree’, Trophis Aspera, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Calosanthes Indica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] Terminalia Bellerica, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryBhūtavṛkṣa (भूतवृक्ष):—[bhūta-vṛkṣa] (kṣaḥ) 1. m. Trophis aspera.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Vriksha, Bhuta.
Full-text: Putavirukkam, Shakhota.
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