Coral, Cōral: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Coral means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, biology, Tamil. 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Source: History of Science in South Asia: Making Gems in Indian Alchemical LiteratureCoral was commonly manufactured in ancient India, using alchemical formulas, as explained according to the Vādakhaṇḍa section of the Rasaratnākara (lit. “jewel mine of mercury”): a 13th century alchemical work in Sanskrit written by Nityanātha.—Verses 1-40 of chapter 19 continues with a series of formulations for creating gems, such as Coral. These formulations stand on their own and do not seem to be integrated into a larger alchemical programme of making mercurial elixirs.
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaCoral is denoted by the Sanskrit term Pravāla, and is used in a recipe for producing fragrance (gandha-samutpatti), 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: “An ordinary mango tree gets the good quality of a high class mango tree and puts forth fragrant blossom attracting the bees if it is smeared with the thick paste of Syzygium cumini, coral [e.g., Pravāla], Cyperus hexastachys communis and the roots of Vetiveria zizanioides and then sprinkled with the water from the same paste”.
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 (Regional names)1) Coral in English is the name of a plant defined with Erythrina crista-galli in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Micropteryx laurifolia (Jacq.) Walp. (among others).
2) Coral in Mexico is also identified with Solanum pseudocapsicum It has the synonym Solanum pseudo-capsicum Linnaeus (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1852)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1971)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de Genève (1916)
· Linnaea (1849)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Bot. (1937)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Coral, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+12): Coral ardisia, Coral beads, Coral bean, Coral bean tree, Coral erythrina, Coral fern, Coral flower, Coral gilia, Coral hibiscus, Coral jasmine, Coral lily, Coral pea, Coral plant, Coral root, Coral sumac, Coral tree, Coral vine, Coral-bead plant, Coralakshana, Coralbean.
Ends with: Acid flesh coral, Barswing coral, Indian coral, Uganda coral.
Full-text (+442): Vidruma, Pravala, Parijata, Angarakamani, Bhomira, Mandara, Ratnakandala, Raktakanda, Hemakandala, Kadavem, Vaidruma, Raktanga, Mandata, Latamani, Mandaru, Bhaumaratna, Ratnavriksha, Soral, Musaragalva, Maheya.
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Search found 127 books and stories containing Coral, Cōral, Soral, Saoral, Choral; (plurals include: Corals, Cōrals, Sorals, Saorals, Chorals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Characteristics of Coral (pravala) < [Chapter XXII - Gems (12): Pravala (coral)]
Part 1 - Characteristics of Diamond (vajra or hiraka) < [Chapter XIII - Gems (1): Vajra or Hiraka (diamond)]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXX - Tests of Corals < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CLXXVIII - The Nidanam of Variola < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter LXVIII - Description of the origin of gems in the treatise on Ratna Pariksa (test of gems) < [Agastya Samhita]
The Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Part 3 - Visukamma Deva created an Auspicious Royal Lake for the Prince < [Chapter 2 - The Performance of the Ploughing Ceremony]
Part 4 - The Week at the Golden House (Ratanāghara Sattāha) < [Chapter 8 - The Buddha’s stay at the Seven Places]
Part 6 - The Accession to the Throne < [Chapter 2 - The Performance of the Ploughing Ceremony]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 11.167 < [Section XVIII - Expiation for Theft (steya)]
Verse 8.321 < [Section XLIII - Theft (steya)]
Verse 12.61 < [Section IX - Details of Transmigration]
The Mermaid < [July 1970]
An Untaught Voice < [June 1946]
Concerts in The West and East < [October 1960]
Shukra Niti by Shukracharya (by Benoy Kumar Sarkar)
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