Cinnamomum tamala: 3 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Cinnamomum tamala 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)

Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbs

Cinnamomum tamala is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—All the three varieties of Cinnamomum viz—zeylanicum (Dālcīni), tamāla (Tejpatra), cassia have been shown to have skin whitening property.— Cinnamomum tamala also has proven potential to be used in herbal cosmetics for improving skin complexion as its alcoholic extract showed 25.0 ± 0.30% mean inhibition of tyrosinase activity.

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient India

Cinnamomum tamala (identified with Patraka) is used in various bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis such as manipulating the scent of flowers, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “Fragrance of the blossom can be changed by filling (the base near) the roots (pūrṇa-mūla) of the trees with the earth scented with the desired fragrance and then fed with water mixed with Cyperus rotundus, Erythrina stricta, Valeriana wallichii, Aporosa lindleyana and Cinnamomum tamala [e.g., Patraka]”.

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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 (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)

Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees & Eberm., Laurus tamala Buch.-Ham..

References regarding Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T. Nees & Eberm. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Botanica expeditior (1760)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Handbuch der medicinisch-pharmaceutischen Botanik (1831)
· FBI (1886)

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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.

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