Erythrina stricta: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Erythrina stricta 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaErythrina stricta (in Sanskrit: Murā) is used in various bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis such as manipulating the scent of flowers, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “Fragrance of the blossom can be changed by filling (the base near) the roots (pūrṇa-mūla) of the trees with the earth scented with the desired fragrance and then fed with water mixed with Cyperus rotundus, Erythrina stricta [e.g., Murā], Valeriana wallichii, Aporosa lindleyana and Cinnamomum tamala”.
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 (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Erythrina stricta Roxb. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Corallodendron strictum Kuntze, Corallodendron strictum (Roxb.) Kuntze, Micropteryx stricta Walp., Micropteryx stricta (Roxb.) Duchass. & Walp..
References regarding Erythrina stricta Roxb. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Flora Indica
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+63): Hemmuruku, Kichige, Pangara, Muruku, Falleto, Mulmurangai, Pangarpatti, Phalidha, Phalita, Pharsearaung, Fullida, Murukhu, Fullidha, Far-thua, Fartuah, Pharse, Bol-madal, Pangar cursc, Far-tuah-pui, Jin zhi ci tong.
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