Harichandana: 1 definition
Introduction:
Harichandana 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.
Ambiguity: Although Harichandana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Haricandana. It further has the optional forms Hari-chandana.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Harichandana in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).
2) Harichandana is also identified with Pterocarpus santalinus It has the synonym Lingoum santalinum (L.f.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Supplementum Plantarum Systematis Vegetabilium Editionis Decimae Tertiae (1782)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2007)
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5842)
· Irid. Gen. (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Harichandana, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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)
Partial matches: Chandana, Hari.
Starts with: Harichandanavati.
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Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Buddhism under Bhoi Dynasty < [Chapter 2]
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CC - The loud applause of the court on the sage's speech < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
The Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
The Golden Age of Hindu-Javanese Art < [September-October 1931]
Jarasandhavadha Mahakavyam (by Pankaj L. Jani)