Janumu, Janumū: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Janumu 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 nighaṇṭuJanumū in the Telugu language is another name for Śaṇa, a medicinal plant identified with Crotalaria juncea Linn. (“Indian hemp”) from the Fabaceae or “legume” family of flowering plants, according to verse 4.75-76 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fourth chapter (śatāhvādi-varga) of this book enumerates eighty varieties of small plants (pṛthu-kṣupa). Other than the Telugu word Janumū, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which eight 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Janumu in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus capsularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Janumu is also identified with Corchorus olitorius.
3) Janumu is also identified with Crotalaria juncea It has the synonym Crotalaria sericea Willd., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Yakugaku Zasshi (2007)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Taxon (1982)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5363)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1986)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Janumu, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Adavi janumu, Nela-janumu, Nelajanumu, Paapata janumu.
Full-text: Adavi janumu, Paapata janumu, Nela-janumu, Shana.
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