Vanji: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vanji 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVanji [വഞ്ചി] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Salix tetrasperma Roxb. from the Salicaceae (Willow) family. For the possible medicinal usage of vanji, 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.
Vanji [வஞ்சி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Calamus thwaitesii Becc. from the Arecaceae (Palm) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Vanji in India is the name of a plant defined with Dalechampia dioscoreifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dalechampia dioscoreifolia var. genuina Müll.Arg., nom. inval. (among others).
2) Vanji is also identified with Salix tetrasperma It has the synonym Pleiarina tetrasperma (Roxb.) N. Chao & G.T. Gong (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Alsographia Americana (1838)
· Prodr.
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2
· Das Pflanzenreich (1919)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum Pl. (1841)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vanji, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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)
Starts with (+3): Vamjia, Vanci-netumpattu, Vancican, Vanciccir, Vancikkalam, Vancinakkanci, Vancinam, Vancinatu, Vancini, Vancippa, Vancippattu, Vanciram, Vancitam, Vancittalicai, Vancittukku, Vancitturai, Vanciventan, Vanciviruttam, Vanciyan, Vanciyaravam.
Ends with (+25): Attavanji, Attuvanji, Avanci, Baavanji, Bavamji, Bhavamji, Kattalaivanci, Kayavanci, Koncivanci, Koravanji, Kotaivanci, Kovanci, Kulavanci, Kuravamji, Kuravanci, Kuruvamji, Kuruvanci, Malapulavanci, Marayavanci, Muruvanci.
Full-text: Neer vanji, Patirruppattu.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Vanji; (plurals include: Vanjis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Table III. Inscriptions on pillars in the mandapa in front of the southern shrine < [Chapter XIII - Prasada: Component Parts]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Tirumalai < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Parivaralayattu Pillaiyar < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Environment and Culture < [July-September, 1928]
The Tamils and the Andhras < [March, 1928]
The Tamil Academy: A Myth < [November, 1928]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Chapter XIII - Rajaraja III (a.d. 1216 to 1246)
Temples in Laddigam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Socio-Religious Life of the Pre-Pallava Period < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]