Ankota, Aṅkoṭa: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Ankota 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAnkota [ଅଙ୍କୋଟ] in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Alangium salviifolium (L.f.) Wangerin from the Cornaceae (Dogwood) family. For the possible medicinal usage of ankota, 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)1) Ankota in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).
2) Ankota is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Asclepias gigantea Jacq., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (8217)
· Reise Russland (1774)
· The Flora of British India (1879)
· Journal of South China Agricultural University (1991)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1859)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ankota, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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 dictionaryAṅkoṭa (अङ्कोट).—[aṅkyate lakṣyate kīlākārakaṇṭaiḥ; aṅk oṭa-ṭha -la] Name of a tree (Mar. pistā), Alangium Hexapetalum; अङ्कोलाश्च कुरण्टाश्च (aṅkolāśca kuraṇṭāśca) Rām.4.1.8. Walnut (Mar. akroḍa); अङ्कोलैर्भव्यतिनिशैः (aṅkolairbhavyatiniśaiḥ) Rām 2.99.8. so अङकोलकः, स्वार्थे कन् (aṅakolakaḥ, svārthe kan); अङ्कोलिका (aṅkolikā).
Derivable forms: aṅkoṭaḥ (अङ्कोटः).
See also (synonyms): aṅkoṭha, aṅkola.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryAṅkoṭa (अङ्कोट).—m. (ṭaḥ) A plant: also aṅkoṭha E. aṅka to mark or stain. oṭa aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryAṅkoṭa (अङ्कोट):—aṅkoṭha, aṅkola, aṅkolla, aṅkolaka m. the plant Alangium Hexapetalum.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Goldstücker Sanskrit-English DictionaryAṅkoṭa (अङ्कोट):—m.
(-ṭaḥ) A plant: also aṅkoṭha and aṅkola. E. aṅk, aff. oṭa.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryAṅkoṭa (अङ्कोट):—(ṭaḥ) 1. m. A plant (Alangium hexapetalum).
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ankotaka, Ankotakam, Ankotam, Ankotasara.
Full-text: Ankola, Ankotha, Ankolla, Ankolaka, Dirghakila, Ankollasara, Gandhapushpa, Dirghakilaka, Ankotasara, Guptasneha, Nikothaka, Nikocaka, Vamana.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Ankota, Aṅkoṭa; (plurals include: Ankotas, Aṅkoṭas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Extraction of oil from seeds of Ankota and Bakuchi < [Chapter XXXII - Extraction of oil from seeds]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXIV - Medical treatment of snake-bite, etc. < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCV - Medical treatment of female complaints < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)