Jastimadhu: 1 definition
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Jastimadhu 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)1) Jastimadhu in India is the name of a plant defined with Glycyrrhiza glabra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amicia glandulosa Kunth (among others).
2) Jastimadhu is also identified with Scoparia dulcis It has the synonym Gratiola micrantha Nutt. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Descriptiones et Icones Plantarum Rariorum Hungariae (1800)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1823)
· Current Science (1985)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Bulletin of Botanical Research (1991)
· Caryologia (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jastimadhu, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (122): Vatapittantaka rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Treatment for fever (141): Lauha-samasta rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 9 - Treatment of an abnormal excess of Pitta
Chapter 15 - Symptoms and treatment of Chardi (vomiting)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 21 - Treatment of poison < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of haritala < [Chapter XII - Uparasa (13): Haritala (orpiment)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]