Chandan: 4 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Chandan 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.
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
Chandan 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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Nepali dictionary
Chandan is another spelling for चन्दन [candana].—n. sandalwood paste;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+11): Candanadi-taila, Candanadya, Candanadyalauha, Candanadyalauha, Candanadyataila, Candanadyataila, Candanalauha, Candanalauha, Candananatha, Candanasariva, Candanasharivadi, Candanasharivadi, Candanasharivadicurna, Candanasharivadicurna, Candanatandula, Candanatandula, Cantan, Chandan chura lal, Chandan gatti lal, Chandan-lal.
Full-text (+6): Rakta-chandan, Candana, Swet chandan, Safed chandan, Kath chandan, Sufaid-chandan, Chandan-lal, Ragat chandan, Raktha chandan, Lal chandan, Rukto-chandan, Rukhto chandan, Chandan gatti lal, Lal chandan lakadi, Rakta chandan chura, Chandan chura lal, Seto-chandan, Seto-candana, Rakt-chandan, Candanapuja.
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Search found 51 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:
Indian Antiquary (a journal of oriental research) (by Jas Burgess)
Legend of the Rani Tunk < [Volume 2 (1873)]
Specimens of the Maithili or Tirhuti dialect of Tirhut < [Volume 4 (1875)]
Index and Errata < [Volume 2 (1873)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Effects of Catharanthus roseus extracts on rat testes and epididymis. < [2018: Volume 7, January special issue 2]
Stomach-specific in-situ gelling system for herbal H. pylori treatment. < [2014: Volume 3, January issue 1]
Vit-C protects against NaF toxicity in male rat reproductive system. < [2017: Volume 6, November issue 14]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Chikungunya in ayurvedic perspective and its management-a review article < [2016, Issue X October]
Role of ayurveda in drug induced renal and hepatic disorders < [2016, Issue IX September]
A clinical study of an ayurvedic formulation for the management of obesity < [2016, Issue IV April]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Ayurvedic and contemporary view of Vishaghana Mahakashya < [Vol. 8 No. 9 (2023)]
A pharmacodynamic study of Charaka Vishaghna Mahakashaya with its correlation... < [Vol. 9 No. 10 (2024)]
Ayurvedic management of Unknown Insect Bite (Keeta Visha) - A Case Report < [Vol. 8 No. 11 (2023)]
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Study of Acne Pacifying Herbo-mineral Cream- Mugdha Cream < [Vol. 11 No. 04: Supplementary Issue (2017)]
Mixed solvency concept in reducing surfactant concentration of... < [Vol. 7 No. 2: Apr-June (2013)]
Solubility and Dissolution Rate Enhancement of Poorly Soluble Telmisartan... < [Vol. 18 No. 01 (2024)]
Ayurveda learning constraints and need for teaching material reform. < [Volume 2, issue 2: March - April 2015]
The pathogenesis and indigenous management of asrgdara w.s.r to menorrhagia < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]
RCT on talisadi tailam for treating tinea pedis (alasa). < [Volume 8, Issue 1: January - February 2021]