Tree of life: 1 definition
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Tree of life means something in 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tree of life in English is the name of a plant defined with Bryophyllum pinnatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Kalanchoe pinnata var. floripendula Pers. (among others).
2) Tree of life is also identified with Cocos nucifera It has the synonym Calappa nucifera (L.) Kuntze (etc.).
3) Tree of life is also identified with Kalanchoe pinnata It has the synonym Bryophyllum calycinum Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1908)
· Agric. Colon. (1916)
· Synopseos Plantarum (Persoon) (1805)
· Allgemeine Naturgeschichte (1966)
· Natural history (1871)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
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Full-text: Acacia, Ished, Civavirutcam, Jivavirutcam.
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Search found 24 books and stories containing Tree of life; (plurals include: Tree of lives). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The civilization of Babylonia and Assyria (by Morris Jastrow)
Part XVI < [Chapter VII - The Art Of Babylonia And Assyria]
Part X < [Chapter IV - The Gods Of Babylonia And Assyria]
Part VI < [Chapter V - The Cults And The Temples Of Babylonia And Assyria]
Saying 85 - Adam Was Not Worthy Of Us
Saying 19 - The Preexistent Is Blessed, Five Trees In Paradise
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Stupa at Piprahwa (Basti district) < [Chapter 3]
Previous Research and Scope for Further Work < [Chapter 1]
A Manual of Khshnoom (by Phiroz Nasarvanji Tavaria)
Ramakoti will Live < [July 1970]
Death and Life < [April – June, 1993]
‘The Trial’ by Kafka < [January – March, 1989]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 8 - Divine Principle In Man < [Discourse 6 - Divine Heritage of Man]