Dhaniyam, Dhaniyān, Dhaniyan: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dhaniyam 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)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Source: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuDhaniyān in the Hindi language refers to Dhānyaka, also identified with Coriandrum sativum Linn. or “coriander” from the Apiaceae or “umbelliferae” family of flowering plants, according to verse 6.35-37 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. Other than the Hindi word Dhaniyān, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which sixteen are in Sanskrit.
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)Dhaniyam 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 majus Gouan (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2054)
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Pakistan Journal of Botany (1974)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Flora Taurico-Caucasica (1808)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhaniyam, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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: Taniyam-aripulu, Taniyamayan.
Ends with: Caitaniyam, Catavetaniyam, Cirutaniyam, Katirttaniyam, Mulaittaniyam, Navataniyam, Pirataniyam, Putataniyam, Staniyam, Tanataniyam.
Full-text: Dhanyaka.
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