Dhanvayas: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Dhanvayas means something in 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)

Dhanvayas [धन्वयास] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Fagonia schweinfurthii (Hadidi) Hadidi from the Zygophyllaceae (Caltrop) family having the following synonyms: Fagonia indica var. schweinfurthii, Fagonia arabica var. schweinfurthii. For the possible medicinal usage of dhanvayas, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

1) Dhanvayas in India is the name of a plant defined with Fagonia arabica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Dhanvayas is also identified with Fagonia cretica It has the synonym Fagonia desertorum Andr..

3) Dhanvayas is also identified with Fagonia indica It has the synonym Fagonia oliveri DC. var. grandiflora Ozenda & Quézel (etc.).

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

· Diagn. Pl. Orient. (1843)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1900)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1824)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Diagn. Pl. Orient. (1849)

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

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

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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.

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Dhanvayas paste for chronic wound management: a case report. < [Volume 3, issue 6: November - December 2016]

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Ayurvedic management of meniere' disease: a case report < [2020, Issue 7, July]

ROLE OF GOKSHURA CHURNA AND DHANVAYASA KWATHA IN MENIERE’s DISEASE - A CASE STUDY < [2019, Issue 5, May]

A single case study on the effect of ayurvedic management in timira w.s.r. to myopia – a case study < [2021, Issue 7, July]

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Importance of arshoghna mahakashaya of charaka samhita < [2017: Volume 6, September issue 10]

Conceptual view of shaman and shodhan chikitsa in polycystic ovarian syndrome < [2021: Volume 10, June special issue 7]

Comparative study of pippali churna vs abhayadi leha for amlapitta < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]

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Agraya Dravyas: The Foremost Medicinal Substances in Ayurvedic Science < [Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025)]

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