Commiphora wightii: 2 definitions
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Commiphora wightii 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)
Commiphora wightii (Sanskrit: Guggulu) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda.—Guggulu (Commiphora wightii [Arn.] Bhandari) is a well-known anti-hyperlipidaemic drug. Guggulsterones are active components of this drug which are responsible for this effect. The activity of Guggulu may depend upon its nature, fresh samples are recommended for their bṛhmaṇa (body mass increasing) effect; while lekhana (scarificant) effect is attributed to the old one.
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)
Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari 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: Balsamodendron mukul Hook. ex Stocks, Balsamodendron roxburghii Stocks, Balsamodendron wightii Arn., Commiphora mukul (Hook. ex Stocks) Engl., Commiphora mukul Engl., Commiphora roxburghii Engl., Commiphora roxburghii (Stocks) Engl., Commiphora roxburghii Alston.
References regarding Commiphora wightii (Arn.) Bhandari for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Plantarum Rariorum Horti Caesarei Schoenbrunnensis (1797)
· Annals of Natural History (1839)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden Peradeniya (1930)
· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1965)
· Molecular Biology Reports (2010)
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)
Partial matches: Commiphora.
Full-text (+10): Guggulu, Mukul, Gulag, Gugul, Maisakshi, Antu-guggula, Guggal, Guggala, Guggul, Gugar, Kanguggal, Kanguggul, Shuddhguggul, Kohi bood, Erumai gunggiliyam, Mahishakshi guggula, Gugul kan, Mahisakshi, Bodanki, Indian bdellium.
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Search found 13 books and stories containing Commiphora wightii; (plurals include: Commiphora wightiis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A Review on Guggulu Kalpana (Commiphora Wightii) in Ayurveda < [Vol. 3 No. 04 (2018)]
Conceptual Study on Dhoopana Chikitsa in Kashyap Samhita < [Vol. 1 No. 04 (2016)]
Pharmaceutico - Analytical Study of Triphala Guggulu < [Vol. 2 No. 05 (2017)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antiplasmodial activity and extract characterization of Commiphora wightii < [2021: Volume 10, January issue 1]
Review of rakshoghnakarma (sterilization) in ancient Ayurveda texts. < [2017: Volume 6, November issue 14]
A review on pharmacology of oleo-gum resin of commiphora wightii < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]
Physico-chemical analysis and impact of different shodhana methods on guggulu < [Volume 7, Issue 1: January - February 2020]
An Overview of Triphala Guggulu and its Ingredients < [Volume 10, Suppl 1: January-February 2023]
Study of Shodhita Guggulu in Various Shodhana Media for Guggulsterone < [Volume 9, Issue 2: March-April 2022]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
Comparative physico-chemical profiles of Fresh (Naveena) and Old (Purana)... < [Volume 1, Issue 3: November–December (2015)]
Quality Control Parameters of Arogyavardhini Rasa prepared by classical method < [Volume 2, Issue 4: July–August (2016)]
Adulteration & Substitution –An Interrupted and Non-interrupted... < [Volume 7, Issue 2: April–June (2021)]
Comparative anti-hyperlipidaemic effects of fresh vs. old Guggulu < [Volume 35 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2015]
Nobel prize, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Lessons for Ayurveda? < [Volume 35 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2015]
Efficacy of Nasya (nasal medication) in coma: A case study < [Volume 35 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2016]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Relevance of pharmacovigilance with referance to herbal drugs < [2016, Issue III March]
Concept of rakshogna dhoopana - the role of aparajita dhoopa choorna as a sterilization agent in new normal pandemic scenario- an overview < [2022, Issue 09 September]
A study on market sample of guggulu from orissa < [2015, Issue XII December]