Damthi, Daṃṭhi, Danthi, Daṇṭhi, Ḍanṭhī: 3 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Prakrit
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Damthi means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Danthi in India is the name of a plant defined with Croton tiglium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes pavonii Kuntze (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Wuyi Science Journal (1982)
· A Hand-book to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Cytologia (1999)
· Species Plantarum
· Novorum Actorum Academiae Caesareae Leopoldinae-Carolinae Naturae Curiosorum (1843)
· FBI (1887)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Danthi, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Prakrit-English dictionary

Daṃṭhi (दंठि) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Daṃṣṭrin.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Nepali dictionary

Ḍanṭhī (डन्ठी):—n. 1. a soft stalk of vegetable; 2. a bar (of metal or wood);

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

context information

Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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