Jeshtamadhu, Jēṣṭamadhu, Jeshta-madhu, Jēṣṭa-madhu: 3 definitions
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Jeshtamadhu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsJeshtamadhu [ಜೇಷ್ಟಮಧು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Glycyrrhiza glabra from the Fabaceae (Pea) family. For the possible medicinal usage of jeshtamadhu, 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)Jeshtamadhu in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus precatorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abrus minor Desv. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1997)
· J. Fla. Med. Assoc. (1978)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles (Paris) (1826)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Revue de zoologie et de botanique africaines (1932)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jeshtamadhu, for example chemical composition, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusJēṣṭamadhu (ಜೇಷ್ಟಮಧು):—
1) [noun] the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra (= G. glandulifera) of Papilionaceae family; Spanish sweet wood.
2) [noun] another plant of the same family Abrus typica (var. albiflora).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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