Chandan: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chandan means something in Hindi, 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 Chandan has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Candana.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChandan in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Adenanthera pavonina L. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Adenanthera gersenii, Adenanthera polita, Corallaria parvifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of chandan, 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.
Chandan [चंदन] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Santalum album L. from the Santalaceae (Sandalwood) family having the following synonyms: Sirium myrtifolium, Santalum ovatum, Santalum myrtifolium.
Chandan [চংদন] in the Manipuri language, ibid. previous identification.
Chandan [चंदन] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Chandan [চংদন্] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chandan in India is the name of a plant defined with Adenanthera pavonina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adenanthera gersenii Scheff. (among others).
2) Chandan is also identified with Chenopodium album It has the synonym Botrys alba (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Chandan is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba Scop. (etc.).
4) Chandan is also identified with Chenopodium olukondae It has the synonym Chenopodium opulifolium subsp. oluhondae Murray (etc.).
5) Chandan is also identified with Pterocarpus santalinus It has the synonym Lingoum santalinum (L.f.) Kuntze (etc.).
6) Chandan is also identified with Santalum album It has the synonym Sirium myrtifolium L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Pruhonice) (1999)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1982)
· Sci. Rep. Res. Inst. Evol. Biol. (1986)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1938)
· Flora of Jamaica containing descriptions of the flowering plants known from the island (1920)
· Annales Botanici Fennici (1977)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chandan, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryChandan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) sandalwood, sanders; ~[sara] sandalwood paste; ~[hara] see [camdrahara]..—chandan (चंदन) is alternatively transliterated as Caṃdana.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+37): cantanavarai, Cantanayakan, Chandan chura lal, Chandan gatti lal, Chandan-lal, Chandana, Chandana-kattai, Chandana-mutti, Chandanabha, Chandanabharateshvara, Chandanachala, Chandanadasa, Chandanadi, Chandanadivarga, Chandanadri, Chandanagandha, Chandanagiri, Chandanagodha, Chandanagopa, Chandanalinga.
Ends with (+6): Kath chandan, Lal chandan, Lalchandan, Makacantan, Pacantan, Peetchandan, Piracantan, Pitchandan, Ragat chandan, Ragatchandan, Ragtachandan, Ragthachandan, Rakt-chandan, Rakta chandan, Rakta-chandan, Raktachandan, Raktchandan, Raktha chandan, Rukhto chandan, Rukhtochandan.
Full-text (+3): Lal chandan lakadi, Chandan-lal, Kath chandan, Swet chandan, Safed chandan, Sufaid-chandan, Lal chandan, Rukhto chandan, Rukto-chandan, Ragat chandan, Raktha chandan, Chandan gatti lal, Rakta chandan chura, Chandan chura lal, Rakta chandan, Seto-candana, Candanapuja, Adyapushpa, Rakt-chandan, Candana.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Chandan; (plurals include: Chandans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Lord Hayagriva in Sanskrit Literature (by Anindita Adhikari)
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
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Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) (by Partha Sarathi Sil)
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
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