Dudhila, Dudhīlā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dudhila 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 nighaṇṭuDudhīlā (also Dudhalī) in the Hindi language is another name for Dugdhaphenī, a medicinal plant identified with Taraxacum officinale Weber. Ex. Wiggers or “common dandelion” from the Asteraceae or “aster” family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.98-99 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fifth chapter (parpaṭādi-varga) of this book enumerates sixty varieties of smaller plants (kṣudra-kṣupa). Other than the Hindi word Dudhīlā, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which seven 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)Dudhila in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus neriifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus neriifolia A. Rich. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Cyclopaedia
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
· The Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore (1960)
· Ficus (1810)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1848)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden. Calcutta. (1888)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dudhila, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dudhilata.
Full-text: Dudhali, Dugdhapheni.
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