Asoka tree: 1 definition
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Asoka tree 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) Asoka tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Saraca asoca in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jonesia confusa Hassk. (among others).
2) Asoka tree is also identified with Saraca indica It has the synonym Jonesia asoca sensu auct. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Voorl. School fl. Java (1908)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Retzia (1855)
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Species Plantarum.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Asoka tree, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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)
Partial matches: Tree, Ashoka.
Full-text (+3): Karnapura, Pindi, Pindapushpa, Raktapallava, Kankeli, Tokali, Malaikkarunai, Kelika, Raktashoka, Cacupam, Dohala, Caripam, Ashokataru, Ashokavriksha, Ashokanaga, Shimshapa, Ashoka, Nipa, Pushpavriksha, Subhaga.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Asoka tree; (plurals include: Asoka trees). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Emanations of Vairocana < [Chapter 5]
Drum slabs at at Ratnagiri < [Chapter 4]
Minor Votive Stupas at Ratnagiri < [Chapter 4]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 4.21.6 < [Chapter 21 - Lord Krsna Extinguishes the Forest Fire and Reveals Himself to the Brāhmana’s Wives]
Verses 4.21.14-15 < [Chapter 21 - Lord Krsna Extinguishes the Forest Fire and Reveals Himself to the Brāhmana’s Wives]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics Of Quartz (Sphatika) < [Chapter XXI - Gems (9): Sphatika (quartz)]
Again, Bharat < [July – September, 1997]
Sparkles of Sundarakanda < [January – March and April – June, 1995]
The Choice < [January-February, 1930]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Act 10.8: The Sahā universe transforms into jewels < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLXXXII < [Uluka Dutagamana Parva]
Section CXXX < [Jayadratha-Vadha Parva]
Section LXIV < [Nalopakhyana Parva]