Citrus jambhiri: 1 definition
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Phytochemical investigation of natural and in vitro raised Vṛddhadāruka plantsCitrus jambhiri Lush. (Sanskrit: Jambīra-nimbū) is medium to large indigenous tree with spreading habit, less spiny than lemon and belonging to the family Rutaceae. In Ayurveda, it is used in many pharmaceutical procedures of purification (Śodhana), calcination (Māraṇa) etc., Though it is an important plant, till date, no pharmacognostical reports have been available on its fruit. Different species of Citrus family are used for different pharmaceutical and therapeutic purposes. Citrus jambhiri Lush. is known as Jambira-nimbū in Ayurveda. It is a medium to large indigenous tree with spreading habit, less spiny than lemon found throughout India. The fresh juice as such or the concentrated juice is used in arthritis and digestive disorders. Ethno botanical studies reported antiemetic activity of root and stem.
In Rasaśāstra classics, juice of Jambira is used in Śodhana, Māraṇa and Bhāvana and Anupāna processes. Review of literature reveals that this fruit has not been studied in detail for pharmacognostical characters. Hence, the present work was undertaken to establish certain identification standards of Citrus jambhiri Lush.
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.
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Full-text: Kada-narollgi, Mithu-thulia, Soh-myndog, Godha-tulia, Nemu-tenga, Soh-jhalia, Jambhiri-nibu.
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