Jongaka, Joṅgaka: 7 definitions
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Jongaka 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)
Kalpa (Formulas, Drug prescriptions and other Medicinal preparations)
Source: Shodhganga: Edition translation and critical study of yogasarasamgrahaJoṅgaka (जोङ्गक) is another name for “Agaru” and is dealt with in the 15th-century Yogasārasaṅgraha (Yogasara-saṅgraha) by Vāsudeva: an unpublished Keralite work representing an Ayurvedic compendium of medicinal recipes. The Yogasārasaṃgraha [mentioning joṅgaka] deals with entire recipes in the route of administration, and thus deals with the knowledge of pharmacy (bhaiṣajya-kalpanā) which is a branch of pharmacology (dravyaguṇa).
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)Jongaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Aquilaria agallocha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aloexylum agallochum Lour. (among others).
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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryJoṅgaka (जोङ्गक).—Aloe-wood, having variegated spots; Kau. A.2.11.
Derivable forms: joṅgakam (जोङ्गकम्).
See also (synonyms): joṅga.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryJoṅgaka (जोङ्गक).—n.
(-kaṃ) Alœ wood or Agallochum. E. jugi to remove, ṇvul affix; dissipating bad smells.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryJoṅgaka (जोङ्गक).—[neuter] aloe wood.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Joṅgaka (जोङ्गक):—[from joṅga] n. idem, [Bhāvaprakāśa v, 2, 21]
2) [v.s. ...] cf. gala.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryJoṅgaka (जोङ्गक):—(kaṃ) 1. n. Aloe wood.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jongakah, Jongakaichhila.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Jongaka, Joṅgaka; (plurals include: Jongakas, Joṅgakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Daily Life (3): Perfumes < [Chapter 3 - Social Aspects]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.8. Use of Aguru (Agallochum) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
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