Brinjal: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Brinjal 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisBrinjal (identified with Solanum melongena) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by 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 produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Solanum melongena (brinjal) fruits from seeds of Azadirachta indica (neem tree). Also: to growing Solanum melongena (brinjals) on Cucurbita maxima (red gourd) climber.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Brinjal in English is the name of a plant defined with Solanum melongena in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum insanum L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1962)
· Acta Botanica Sinica (1985)
· Feddes Repertorium (1990)
· The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture (3182)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1974)
· Cytologia (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Brinjal, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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)
Full-text (+124): Vangem, Bharavangim, Bangalem, Brihati, Vrintaka, Dalavange, Vangimbhata, Dalavangem, Huluma, Solanum melongena, Vatingana, Baimgana, Vadirajagulla, Vamyangana, Bhaji, Sakkarebadanegayi, Vartaka, Assamigulla, Vrimtakapaka, Shakavamgi.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Brinjal; (plurals include: Brinjals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 5.5 < [Section II - Objectionable Food]
Verse 5.19 < [Section III - Penalty for eating Forbidden Food]
Verse 5.20 < [Section III - Penalty for eating Forbidden Food]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (77): Jalamanjari rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Treatment for fever (36): Udaka-manjari rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Part 35 - Treatment for indigestion (33): Vaishvanara-pottali rasa < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter LXXXII - The Corpse of the Raja’s Son < [Part I]
Chapter 22 - The Cunning Potter < [Appendix]
Chapter CLXII - The Sikhar Raja < [Part V]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 7 - Semi-poison (7): Dhattura or Dhustura (strammonium) < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Flora (14): Vegetables < [Chapter 5 - Aspects of Nature]
To the Painter < [April – June, 1986]
Piligrim to Rangoon < [June 1945]
Gokhale -The less known Aspects < [October – December, 1988]
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