Agnih: 1 definition
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Agnih 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Agnih in India is the name of a plant defined with Plumbago indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thela coccinea Loureiro (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Herbarium Amboinense
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+26): Agnihani, Agnihavana, Agnihoma, Agnihotar, Agnihotra, Agnihotra bhatta, Agnihotra suri, Agnihotradevata, Agnihotrahavani, Agnihotrahoma, Agnihotrahomapaddhati, Agnihotrahomavidhi, Agnihotrahut, Agnihotrahuti, Agnihotrakarman, Agnihotramantra, Agnihotramantrarthacandrika, Agnihotrantyeshti, Agnihotrapancaka, Agnihotraprakarana.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Agnih; (plurals include: Agnihs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Hastalaksanadipika a critical edition and study (by E. K. Sudha)
3. List of Rigveda mudras < [Chapter 6 - Background of evolution of language of gestures]
Ritual drink in the Iranian and Indian traditions (by Nawaz R. Guard)
3. Milk—The ritual drink of the Agnihotra < [Chapter 3 - Ritual Drinks in the Vedic sacrificial ceremonies]
6. Sura—The chief ritual drink of the Sautramani < [Chapter 3 - Ritual Drinks in the Vedic sacrificial ceremonies]
Sesa: The Cosmic Serpent < [Purana, Volume 7, Part 1 (1965)]
The Pasupata-Yoga < [Purana, Volume 1, Part 2 (1960)]
Subject Index of the Visnu-Purana < [Purana, Volume 8, Part 1 (1966)]
"Exploring Ayurvedic 'prameha' (diabetes) and its ancient-modern links." < [Volume 2 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1982]
Yoga-sutra with Bhashya Vivarana (study) (by Susmi Sabu)
Notes and References for chapter 2 < [Chapter 2 - Origin and Development of Yoga Philosophy]