Gandan: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gandan 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Gandan in India is the name of a plant defined with Aristolochia bracteata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Observationes Botanicae (Retzius) (1791)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gandan, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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)
Starts with: Gamdamtara, Gamdamtarakari, Gandana, Gandanada, Gandanem, Gandanga, Gandani-kanda, Gandanta, Gandantadidoshavicara, Gandany.
Ends with: Akantakantan, Alakantan, Ennatakantan, Kalakantan, Kumarakantan, Manikantan, Namakantan, Pakantan, Pokantan, Shrikantan, Tacakantan, Tevarakantan, Tirunilakantan, Vitatakantan.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Gandan; (plurals include: Gandans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Introduction < [Chapter VII - Uttama Chola, Madhurantaka]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Kavantandalam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Temples in Brahmadesam (South Arcot) < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Temples in Ennayiram < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Introduction < [Chapter IX - Rajadhiraja II (a.d. 1166 to 1182)]