Amrataka, Amrātaka, Āmrātaka: 11 definitions
Introduction:
Amrataka 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)
Dietetics and Culinary Art (such as household cooking)
Source: Shodhganga: Dietetics and culinary art in ancient and medieval India1) Āmrātaka (आम्रातक) refers to a type of vegetable, according to the Kāmasūtra IV.1.29, and is commonly found in literature dealing with the topics of dietetics and culinary art, also known as Pākaśāstra or Pākakalā.—From the Kāmasūtra, it appears that kūṣmāṇḍa (pumpkin gourd), āluka (an esculent root), palaṃki (a pot herb), damanaka, āmrātaka, ervāruka (a kind of cucumber), trapusa (cucumber), bottle gourd and brinjal were in common use.
2) Āmrātaka (आम्रातक) refers to the “wild mango”, the fruits of which is mentioned in a list of potential causes for indigestion in the 17th century Bhojanakutūhala (dravyaguṇāguṇa-kathana).—A complete section in Bhojanakutūhala is devoted for the description of agents that cause indigestion [viz., fruits of the āmrātaka (wild mango)]. These agents consumed on a large scale can cause indigestion for certain people. The remedies [viz., paryuṣitodaka] for these types of indigestions are also explained therewith.
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 DrugsAmrataka [আম্রাতক] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Spondias pinnata (L. f.) Kurz from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Spondias mangifera, Mangifera pinnata. For the possible medicinal usage of amrataka, 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)Amrataka in India is the name of a plant defined with Spondias pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spondias acuminata Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Taxon (1982)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Amrataka, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryAmrātaka (अम्रातक).—A species or hog-plum; see आम्रातक (āmrātaka)
Derivable forms: amrātakaḥ (अम्रातकः).
See also (synonyms): amrāta.
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Āmrātaka (आम्रातक).—
1) The hog plum.
2) Inspissated mango juice. (Mar. sāṭa); आम्रस्य सहकारस्य कटे विस्तारितो रसः । घर्मशुष्को मुहुर्दत्त आम्रातक इति स्मृतः (āmrasya sahakārasya kaṭe vistārito rasaḥ | gharmaśuṣko muhurdatta āmrātaka iti smṛtaḥ) || Bhāv. P.
3) Name of a mountain.
Derivable forms: āmrātakaḥ (आम्रातकः).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAmrātaka (अम्रातक).—m.
(-kaḥ) A tree. See the preceding. E. kan being added.
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Āmrātaka (आम्रातक).—m.
(-kaḥ) See the preceding. E. As before, kan added.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Amrātaka (अम्रातक):—[from amra] m. = āmrāt q.v., [Varāha-mihira’s Bṛhat-saṃhitā]
2) Āmrātaka (आम्रातक):—[from āmra] m. the hog-plum, Spondias Mangifera, [Mahābhārata; Rāmāyaṇa; Suśruta]
3) [v.s. ...] inspissated mango juice, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
4) [v.s. ...] Name of a mountain, [Rāmāyaṇa]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Amrātaka (अम्रातक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. Idem.
2) Āmrātaka (आम्रातक):—(kaḥ) 1. m. Idem.
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Āmrātaka (आम्रातक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Aṃbāḍaga, Abāḍaya.
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀmrātaka (ಆಮ್ರಾತಕ):—
1) [noun] the tree Spondias pinnata ( = S. mangifera) of Cardiaceae family; Indian hog-plum plant.
2) [noun] its fruit; Indian hog-plum.
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)
Starts with: Amratakah, Amratakamu.
Full-text (+1): Amrata, Amratakeshvara, Kapicuta, Amravarta, Varshapakin, Abhravatika, Ambadaga, Abadaya, Tanukshira, Amrataki, Ambadi, Ambarisha, Palamki, Trapusa, Ervaruka, Kapitana, Hridya, Damanaka, Kushmanda, Paryushitodaka.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
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Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 8 - Extraction of oil from seeds of Putranjiba and Agasti < [Chapter XXXII - Extraction of oil from seeds]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXI - The medical treatment of poison caused by a Shuka (water insect)
Chapter XXXI - The medicinal use of Sneha (oleaginous substances)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 46 - Abduction of Śacī < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 6 - Description of the Land of Utkala < [Section 2 - Puruṣottama-kṣetra-māhātmya]
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Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
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