Avartani, A-vartani, Āvartanī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Avartani 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)
Avartani [आवर्तनी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Helicteres isora L. from the Sterculiaceae (Cacao) family. For the possible medicinal usage of avartani, 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.
Avartani in India is the name of a plant defined with Helicteres isora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Helicteres grewiifolia DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1789)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Melet. (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Avartani, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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
1) Āvartanī (आवर्तनी):—[=ā-vartanī] [from ā-vartana > ā-vṛt] f. a crucible, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] a magic art, [Rāmāyaṇa]
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
Āvartani (ಆವರ್ತನಿ):—
1) [noun] an earthen pot for melting metals; a crucible.
2) [noun] a large spoon for lifting and serving liquids; a ladle.
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: Avartaniya.
Full-text: Taijasavartani.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Avartani, A-vartani, Ā-vartanī, Āvartanī, Āvartani; (plurals include: Avartanis, vartanis, vartanīs, Āvartanīs, Āvartanis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Exploring abhava pratinidhi dravya (substitute) for shorea robusta (gaertn.): given its sangrahi karma < [2024, Issue 07. July]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Herbal extraction and plasmid curing for drug-resistant bacteria. < [2016: Volume 5, January issue 1]
Management of hepatic encephalopathy with subdural hematoma by ayurveda < [2018: Volume 7, March issue 5]
A review on priya-nighantu < [2022: Volume 11, July issue 9]
Ramayana of Valmiki (Shastri) (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 88 - Budha encounters Ila < [Book 7 - Uttara-kanda]
Lotus Sutra (by Tsugunari Kubo)
Lotus Sutra (Saddharma-Pundarika) (by H. Kern)
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Evaluation of effect of Suvarnprashanadi Kalpa on Vyadhikshamatva of infants... < [Vol. 7 No. 10 (2022)]