Bitter gourd: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Bitter gourd 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Bitter gourd (identified with Momordica charantia) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Momordica charantia (bitter gourd) fruits on Ricinus communis (castor plant).
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)
Bitter gourd in English is the name of a plant defined with Momordica charantia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sicyos fauriei H. Lév. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Fluminensis Icon. (1831)
· Memorias de la Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona (1916)
· Garcia de Orta, Série de Botânica (1976)
· Ceylon Journal of Science, Biological Sciences (1995)
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (2001)
· Herbarium Amboinense (Linn.) (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bitter gourd, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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: Gourd, Bitter.
Full-text (+92): Ikshvaku, Katutumbi, Tiktatumbi, Karela, Pindaphala, Indravarunika, Mahapphala, Indravaruni, Nripatmaja, Lamba, Tiktika, Katukalavu, Katutiktika, Surya, Suvarna, Karavalli, Kadubhopala, Small bitter gourd, Adavihagala, Kaduvagalu.
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Search found 31 books and stories containing Bitter gourd, Bitter gourds; (plurals include: Bitter gourds, Bitter gourdses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Conservation Agriculture and Integrated Pest Management Practices Improve... < [Volume 12, Issue 16 (2020)]
Recent Advancements in Technical Design and Thermal Performance Enhancement... < [Volume 13, Issue 13 (2021)]
Land- and Water-Based Adaptive Farming Practices to Cope with Waterlogging in... < [Volume 15, Issue 3 (2023)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Home made juices and its therapeutic uses: a review < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]
Effect of bitter gourd against s.mutans and l.acidophilus-an in-vitro study < [2014, Issue III May-June]
Clinical appraisal of bitter gourd in the management of diabetes mellitus < [2020, Issue 2, February]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Brief knowledge of Prakriti and its importance < [Vol. 9 No. 1 (2024)]
A review on Ayurveda dietetics for Amlapitta (Gastroesophageal Reflux... < [Vol. 8 No. 11 (2023)]
Role of Pathya-Apathya in the management of Prameha (Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus) < [Vol. 9 No. 10 (2024)]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Antidiabetic and Immunoprophylactic Effects of Camel Milk Filtrate and Bitter... < [Volume 14, Number 3 (2018)]
A Review on Salient Pharmacological Features of Momordica charantia < [Volume 11, Number 5 (2015)]
Comparative Evaluation of Hypoglycaemic Activity of Two Medicinal Plants in... < [Volume 1, Number 3 (2005)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antimicrobial and antifungal effects of chili, papaya, tomatoes, gourd. < [2015: Volume 4, February issue 2]
Studies on biology of henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata (fab.) on bitter gourd < [2017: Volume 6, January issue 1]
Antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of momordica charantia seeds < [2024: Volume 13, January issue 1]
Alchemy in India and China (by Vijaya Jayant Deshpande)
2. Case of making treasure using mercury and a gourd < [Chapter 7 - Indian and Chinese Alchemy—Parallels]
7. Case of “Ban Cha Zhuo Shui” or Visodaka < [Chapter 6 - Transmission of Alchemical and Chemical ideas (Part 2)]
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