Gilo, Gīlo: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Gilo 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 nighaṇṭuGilo in the Gujarati language is another name for Guḍūcī, a medicinal plant identified with Tinospora cordifolia (heart-leaved moonseed) from the Menispermaceae or “moonseed family” of flowering plants, according to verse 3.13-16 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The third chapter (guḍūcyādi-varga) of this book contains climbers and creepers (vīrudh). Other than the Gujurati word Gilo, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which thirty 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGilo [ਗਿਲੋ] in the Punjabi language is the name of a plant identified with Tinospora cordifolia from the Menispermaceae (Moonseed) family. For the possible medicinal usage of gilo, 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)1) Gilo in Brazil is the name of a plant defined with Solanum aethiopicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum undatum Jacq. (among others).
2) Gilo in India is also identified with Caesalpinia decapetala It has the synonym Biancaea sepiaria (Roxb.) Todaro (etc.).
3) Gilo is also identified with Caesalpinia digyna It has the synonym Caesalpinia oleosperma Roxb. (etc.).
4) Gilo is also identified with Entada gigas It has the synonym Acacia scandens Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Boston journal of Natural History (1845)
· Revue de Cytologie et de Biologie Végétales, le Botaniste (1997)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1797)
· Nuovi Gen. Sp. Orto Palermo (1860)
· Centuria II. Plantarum (1756)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gilo, for example health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Gilodayam, Gilodi, Gilodya, Giloe, Giloei, Giloi, Giloy, Giloya.
Ends with: Degilo, Dhungilo, Dimagilo, Igilo, Muhingilo, Ragilo, Ramgilo, Rangilo, Svamgilo, Swangilo.
Full-text: Solanum aethiopicum, Guduci.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Gilo, Gīlo; (plurals include: Gilos, Gīlos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
40. Tinospora cordifolia, Miers. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
Hanuman Nataka (critical study) (by Nurima Yeasmin)
7. Information of Various Flora and Fauna < [Chapter 5]
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