Chamundi, Chāmuṇḍī: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chamundi 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chamundi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Camundi. It further has the optional forms Chāmuṇḍī.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chamundi in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera tinctoria in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Indigofera tinctoria Mill., nom. illeg., non Indigofera tinctoria L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cuscatlania (1989)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Journal of Natural Remedies (2003)
· Flora of the Southern United States (1860)
· Willdenowia (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chamundi, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Camunti, Camunti-tevanayakar.
Ends with: Camunti, Irattacamunti.
Full-text: Calukya.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Chamundi, Chāmuṇḍī; (plurals include: Chamundis, Chāmuṇḍīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
1. Manifested Deities of Planets < [Chapter 15 - Conclusion]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
Navaratri < [Chapter 6]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Yajnopavita (Sacrificial Thread) < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Other Gods and Goddesses < [Chapter 3 - Socio-Religious Life]
Conclusion (Religious Beliefs and Customs) < [Chapter 5 - Conclusion]
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 6 - Different Types of Bhutas of Tulunadu < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 12.3-4 < [Chapter 12 - Bhakti-yoga]
The Concept of Shakti in Indian Thought < [January – March, 1978]
Book Reviews < [January – March, 2004]
The Enigmatic Monument < [July – September, 1990]