Arishtam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Arishtam 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)1) Arishtam in India is the name of a plant defined with Sapindus emarginatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sapindus emarginatus Hort. Alger. (among others).
2) Arishtam is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rev. Hortic. (1895)
· Taxon (1982)
· Catalogue des Plantes de Madagascar, Sapind. (1931)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Bulletin de la Société Imperiale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1863)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arishtam, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Arishtamathana, Arishtamsha, Arishtamukha.
Ends with: Palarishtam.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Arishtam; (plurals include: Arishtams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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