Bamboo: 2 definitions
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Bamboo 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusBamboo is denoted by the Sanskrit term Veṇu, and is used in the construction of the elephant trap-pen, according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 10, “on the catching of elephants”]: “2. The trap pen is celebrated as having a length and breadth of approximately a kos (ca. one and one-half miles). Making a fence round about it with stout trees, etc., dug into the ground, and a ditch hard to cross on the outside, he shall construct with bamboos (veṇu), etc., a lane opening outward, (beginning) between two fences arranged on either side of the entrance, and gradually becoming wider (as it leads out). [...]”.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bamboo in English is the name of a plant defined with Guadua angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Guadua angustifolia Kunth subsp. angustifolia.
2) Bamboo is also identified with Oxytenanthera abyssinica It has the synonym Houzeaubambus borzii (Mattei) Mattei (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopsis Plantarum (1822)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1868)
· Boll. Soc. Ort. Mutuo Soccorso. (1910)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1880)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (2000)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1907)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bamboo, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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: The, Bamboo, Te.
Starts with: Bamboo briar root, Bamboo dance, Bamboo grass, Bamboo Grove, Bamboo palm, Bamboo reed, Bamboo-leaf grass.
Full-text (+1575): Venu, Vamsha, Vamsaja, Vamshalocana, Vaiṇa, Vainava, Vamshi, Kicaka, Karira, Maskara, Velu, Vamshika, Tejana, Karmari, Vamshavitati, Karaṇda, Civara, Vamsharocana, Pandusopaka, Bidalakari.
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Search found 292 books and stories containing Bamboo, Bamboos, The bamboo; (plurals include: Bamboos, Bambooses, The bamboos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Techniques (d): Posts < [Chapter 4]
Pajaghar Typology (d): Door, Window and Ventilators < [Chapter 5]
Techniques (a): Collection and Processing of Material < [Chapter 4]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.9.26 < [Chapter 9 - Brahmā’s Prayers]
Verse 2.12.29 < [Chapter 12 - Subduing Kāliya and Drinking the Forest Fire]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
4.13. Description of Pearl (Mukta) < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
4. Decsription of the Uparasa Materials < [Chapter 9 - The Rasaratna-samuccaya—a pinnacle in the Indian iatro-chemistry]
4.4. Description of Vaidurya and Marakata < [Chapter 7 - A millennium of Ratnashastra (gemmology) literature in India]
Social Folk customs of the Sonowal and Thengal Kacharis (by Suravi Gohain Duwarah)
Part 4.8 - Description of Senguti Khel < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 1.12 - Description of Batbheta Puja < [Chapter 3 - Social folk customs of the Sonowal Kacharis]
Part 2.2 - Puberty rites (of the Thengal Kacharis) < [Chapter 4 - Social folk customs of the Thengal Kacharis]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
In vitro micropropagation of dendrocalamus strictus (solid bamboo) < [2016: Volume 5, July issue 7]
Kinetin concentration's effect on Bambusa vulgaris shoot proliferation < [2018: Volume 7, December issue 19]
Sustainable development of organic sanitary napkins using bamboo fiber < [2023: Volume 12, November special issue 20]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 10.37 < [Section II - Mixed Castes]
Verse 4.215 < [Section XIV - Other Duties]
Verse 4.36 < [Section IX - Personal Cleanliness]
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