Gumji, Guṃji, Gunji, Guñji, Gumjigi, Gumjidodavu, Gumjibija, Gumjisari, Gumjisu: 4 definitions
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Gumji 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)
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha ChikitsaGuñjī (गुञ्जी) (or Guñjā?) is the name of an ingredient used in the treatment of Maṇḍalī-snake-bites, according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—A number of different permutation and combination of herbs are prescribed as Lepa and Pāna for removing the poison of Maṇḍalī snakes.—According to the Kāśyapasaṃhitā verse 9.78ab: “Powder of Turmeric, stem of Alarka, Banana, Tumbī, asafoetida, Munidruma/Agastyavṛkṣa, Śiśo, Nīlī, stem of Guñjā [nīlīsaguñjī śiphā] mixed with fresh water cures Maṇḍalīviṣa”.
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 DrugsGunji [गुंजी] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Abrus precatorius L. from the Fabaceae (pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of gunji, 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) Gunji in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus fruticulosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hoepfneria africana Vatke (among others).
2) Gunji is also identified with Abrus precatorius It has the synonym Abrus abrus W.F. Wright (etc.).
3) Gunji is also identified with Glycosmis cochinchinensis It has the synonym Toluifera cochinchinensis Lour. (etc.).
4) Gunji is also identified with Glycosmis pentaphylla It has the synonym Limonia arborea Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· FBI (1875)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· Commentariorum de Plantis Africae Australioris (1836)
· Numer. List (5820)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gunji, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGuṃji (ಗುಂಜಿ):—
1) [noun] the climbing plant Abrus precatorius of Papilionaceae family; wild liquorice weather plant.
2) [noun] its poisonous, red and black seed, used for beads, and formerly, as a weight; crab’s eye.
3) [noun] another plant of the same family Abrus typica (var. albiflora.
4) [noun] its seed.
5) [noun] the weight of a wild liquorice seed (crab’s eye) approx. 0.15 gm.).
6) [noun] a shop where arrack and other spirituous liquors are sold; an arrack-shop.
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Guṃjigi (ಗುಂಜಿಗಿ):—
1) [noun] the plant Centrantherum anthelmenticum ( = Vernonia anthelmentica) of Asteraceae family; wild cumin plant.
2) [noun] its black seed; wild cumin.
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Guṃjidoḍavu (ಗುಂಜಿದೊಡವು):—[noun] = ಗುಂಜಾಭರಣ [gumjabharana].
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Guṃjibīja (ಗುಂಜಿಬೀಜ):—[noun] the red and black seed of the climbing plant Abrus precatorius of Papilionaceae family, which are used for beads and formerly, as a weight; crab’s eye.
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Guṃjisari (ಗುಂಜಿಸರಿ):—[noun] a gum made of the seed of the plant Abrus prectorius.
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Guṃjisu (ಗುಂಜಿಸು):—[verb] to make or cause to make a sound.
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)
Ends with: Bagumji, Belgumji, Biligurugumji, Cikkagumji, Gulagumji, Gulugumji, Gurugumji, Huccugumji, Maigumji, Naragumji, Padigumji, Raktagumji, Vagumji.
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