Elengi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Elengi 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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsElengi in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Mimusops elengi L. from the Sapotaceae (Mahua) family. For the possible medicinal usage of elengi, 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)Elengi in India is the name of a plant defined with Mimusops elengi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimusops elengi Sieber ex A. DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1981)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Elengi, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Mala-elengi, Mimusops elengi.
Full-text (+123): Bakula, Vakula, Makula, Simhakeshara, Mukura, Madhupushpa, Madyamoda, Cirapushpa, Gudhapushpaka, Maghagandha, Shivakesara, Mimusops elengi, Makura, Dantadhavana, Bakulita, Shidhugandha, Shitagandha, Maulsari, Mengkulah, Tandjung.
Relevant text
Search found 14 books and stories containing Elengi; (plurals include: Elengis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 2.2: botanical notes < [Appendices]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Appendix 8 - Glossary of Medical and Botanical terms
Appendix 6 - Glossary of Botanical terms
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Superiority of Jāti Flower < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 53 - Greatness of Tripuruṣaśālā and the Glory of Nārada’s Lake < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 39 - Añjanā’s Penance for Getting a Son < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 28 - Viśukra and Viṣaṅga slain
Chapter 35 - The preparation of materials of worship in Mahāpadmāṭavī
Chapter 31 - Manifestation of Seven Chambers and the daughters of Mātaṅga
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
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