Crystalline sugar: 1 definition
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Crystalline sugar means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaCrystalline Sugar (in Sanskrit: Sitā) is used in the process of producing long lasting fruits (on the tree) [e.g., anāśi-phalatva], 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, “A ball made out of the mixture of flowers of the Madhuca indica, Nymphaea caerulea, honey, crystalline sugar (sitā) and Glycyrrhiza glabra kept in a hole made at the root of a tree produces long lasting fruits (on the tree)”.
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 (+2): Sita, Vinihita, Mularandhra, Pinda, Randhra, Anashin, Kusumakshaudra, Ullikhya, Amla, Draksha, Madhupushpa, Utpala, Mishtata, Nymphaea caerulea, Vitis vinifera, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Madhukakusuma, Madhuka, Yashti, Madhuca indica.
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