Davana, Ḍavaṇā: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Davana means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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)
Source: Advances in Zoology and Botany: Ethnomedicinal List of Plants Treating Fever in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, IndiaDavaṇā in the Marathi language refers to the medicinal herb “Artemisia nilagirica (Clarke) Pamp.”, and is used for ethnomedicine treatment of Fever in Ahmednagar district, India. The parts used are: “Leaves”. Instructions for using the herb named Davaṇā: 1-2 g leaf powder dissolved in a glass of
Source: gurumukhi.ru: Ayurveda glossary of termsDavana (दवन):—Hot touch.
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 DrugsDavana in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia indica Willd. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia indica var. nepalensis, Artemisia asiatica. For the possible medicinal usage of davana, 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.
Davana in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Grangea maderaspatana (L.) Desf. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia maderaspatana, Grangea aegyptiaca, Tanacetum aegyptiacum.
Davana [दवना] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia nilagirica (C. B. Cl.) Pamp. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia vulgaris, Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica.
Davana [ದವನ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Artemisia absinthium from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Davana in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia abrotanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia abrotanum Thunb., non L..
2) Davana is also identified with Artemisia absinthium It has the synonym Artemisia absinthium var. insipida Stechmann (etc.).
3) Davana is also identified with Artemisia nilagirica It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica C.B. Clarke.
4) Davana is also identified with Artemisia pallens.
5) Davana is also identified with Artemisia sieversiana It has the synonym Absinthium sieversianum (Ehrhart) Besser (etc.).
6) Davana is also identified with Artemisia vulgaris It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris Mattf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botaniceskjij Žurnal SSSR (1982)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1990)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)
· Watsonia (1977)
· Botaničeskij Žurnal (1810)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Davana, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionaryḍavaṇā (डवणा) [or ना, nā].—m A half cocoanut-shell, a mango-stone &c. with a stick-handle, as a ladle for oil, water &c.
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davaṇā (दवणा).—m (damanaka S) Southernwood, Artemisia abrotanum. 2 (Because davaṇā is used.) Worship of the penates in the month caitra. 3 An earthworm commonly called gāṇḍavaḷa or kāḍū. Ex. dutōṇḍēṃ davaṇēṃ śrāvaṇamāśīṃ || māgūṃ gēlēṃ śēṣakanyēśīṃ &c.
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davanā (दवना).—m Southernwood &c. See davaṇā.
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dāvaṇa (दावण) [or न, na].—f (dāmanī S) A rope stretched along and secured at the ends; unto which cattle are tied up by means of the dāvēṃ; cattle picketing-cord. 2 By meton. The picketed cattle; and fig. a string of convicts or prisoners; a train or line of men &c.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishdavaṇā (दवणा) [-nā, -ना].—m Southern-wood.
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dāvaṇa (दावण) [-na, -न].—f A rope stretched along and secured at the ends, to which cattle are tied up by means of the dāvēṃ. The picketed cattle; and fig. a train or line of men &c.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Davaṇa (दवण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Davana.
2) Dāvaṇa (दावण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dāmana.
3) Dāvaṇa (दावण) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dāpana.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Davana (दवन) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Davaṇa, Duvaṇa, Dūmaṇa.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusḌāvaṇa (ಡಾವಣ):—[noun] =ಡಾವಣಿ [davani].
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Davana (ದವನ):—
1) [noun] the small, fragrant plant Artemisia pallens of Asteraceae family.
2) [noun] another plant Artemisia vulgaris of the same family.
3) [noun] the plant Origanum majorana of Lamiaceae family; wild marjoram.
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Dāvaṇa (ದಾವಣ):—[noun] a temporary structure erected on poles with a light roof or covered by the spread of creepers; a pandal.
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Dāvaṇa (ದಾವಣ):—[noun] = ದಾವಣಿ [davani]2.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+6): Davana mallige, Davanaa, Davanala, Davanalacurna, Davanam, Davanamalagi, Davanamallige, Davanamu, Davanashevati, Davanashira, Davanaya, Tavanaccetti, Tavanai, Tavanaiccittu, Tavanaikkanakku, Tavanaikkatai, Tavanaikkirayam, Tavanaimariyal, Tavanaimutakkam, Tavanaippanam.
Ends with (+54): Adavana, Akhadadavana, Akhudavana, Anandavana, Anandavrindavana, Aravimdavana, Badavana, Baddavana, Bapudavana, Bettada-davana, Brindavana, Budavana, Cadavana, Chaddavana, Chaddavana, Chidavana, Cudavana, Damdavana, Dhondavana, Dhor davana.
Full-text (+8): Galabanda, Dumana, Davanam, Kaadu davana, Davana mallige, Dhor davana, Duvana, Davanem, Davani, Damana, Mendharanci Davana Devasa Denem, Nishumbha, Dapana, Akhadadavana, Devashekhara, Bettada-davana, Danava, Davanipunava, Kadudavana, Rishiputraka.
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