Ebony: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsEbony in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Diospyros ebenum J.König ex Retz. from the Ebenaceae (Ebony) family having the following synonyms: Diospyros ebenaster, Diospyros assimilis, Diospyros timoriana. For the possible medicinal usage of ebony, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ebony in English is the name of a plant defined with Dalbergia melanoxylon in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amerimnon stocksii (Benth.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ebony blackhead, Ebonyo.
Ends with: African ebony, Grey ebony, Malabar mountain ebony, Mountain ebony, Mozambique ebony, Natal ebony, Senegal ebony, Sudan ebony, Texas ebony, Ungoro ebony.
Full-text (+253): Tinduka, Kovidara, Kancana, Abanusa, Raktakancana, Kakatinduka, Kancanara, Markatendu, Kupilu, Kuddala, Campa, Atimuktaka, Kakendu, Kamalu, Camarika, Hayavahanasankara, Satkancanara, Sphurjjaka, Kantapushpa, Shitisaraka.
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Search found 22 books and stories containing Ebony; (plurals include: Ebonies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27d - The group of vegetables (Shaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 4 - The Pharmaceutics of the Sponge Gourd (dhamargava-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Chapter 1b - The Pharmaceutics of the Emetic nut (madana-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Anomaly < [January – March, 1998]
Deepest Desire < [January – March, 2002]
Ancient South Indian Commerce < [October 1939]
Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter CLXXXIII - Ramjit Bonga < [Part VI]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Toxicology (Agadatantra) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Ananta’s initiation < [Chapter IV - Anantanāthacaritra]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
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