Dhania, Dhaṇia: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dhania 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dhania in India is the name of a plant defined with Coriandrum sativum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coriandrum testiculatum M. Bieb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. (1962)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Flora Taurico-Caucasica (1808)
· Fl. Libya (1985)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2054)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhania, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Dhaṇia (धणिअ) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Dhanika.
2) Dhaṇia (धणिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dhanika.
3) Dhaṇia (धणिअ) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Dhanya.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dhaniala.
Ends with: Ban-dhania, Hara dhania, Jal dhania, Jaldhania, Jangi dhania, Man-dhania, Nepalidhania, Vaddhania.
Full-text: Hara dhania, Dhanya, Jangi dhania, Jal dhania, Dhanika, Ban-dhania, Man-dhania.
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