Vitis vinifera: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vitis vinifera 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: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaVitis vinifera (in Sanskrit: Drākṣā) is used in a recipe for manipulating the taste of fruits (on the tree), according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “A tree producing sour fruits starts yielding sweet fruits if its roots are exposed and smeared with the mixture of the honey from the flowers of Madhuca indica, Glycyrrhiza glabra, and Vitis vinifera [e.g., Drākṣā], crystalline sugar and Hordeum vulgare (and then watered with the same?)”.
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 (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Vitis vinifera L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Cissus vinifera (L.) Kuntze, Cissus vinifera Kuntze, Vitis vinifera Marshall.
References regarding Vitis vinifera L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Arbust. Amer. (1785)
· Um die Erde (1881)
· Fl. Libya (1980)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Listados Florísticos de México (1986)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1986)
· Reports from the Botanical Institute, University of Aarhus (1987)
· Journal of the Japanese Society for Horticultural Science (1993)
· AAU Reports (1994)
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 (+44): Draksha, Drakshi, Angura, Dakh, Amgur, Mridvika, Dush, Onguro, Angurphal, Gostanidraksha, Mudraka, Anba, Drakya, Gostani, Anab, Sougi, Manakka, Drakh, Dachh, Parra.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Vitis vinifera; (plurals include: Vitis viniferas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Appendix 1 - Description of a Hospital < [Chapter 4]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 2 - Wonderful and Delusive Contrivances < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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