Kshatrya: 1 definition
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Kshatrya 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)Kshatrya in India is the name of a plant defined with Alstonia scholaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chonemorpha malabarica G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pharmacology. (2005)
· Journal of Natural Products
· On the Asclepiadeae (1810)
· Bulletin de l’Institut Française d’Afrique Noire
· World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Database (2003)
· World Checklist of Seed Plants. (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kshatrya, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kshatrya; (plurals include: Kshatryas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 27 - An Account of Ila’s Family < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Chapter 10 - Vaivasvata Manu’s Offspring < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]
Chapter 84 - The Asuras Obstructing a yajna < [Book 2 - Vishnu Parva]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter XLIX - Discourse on Yoga and acts of piety < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter IV - Order of Universal creation, described by Narayana to Rudra < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter LV - Description of the Geographical situations of the different countries of the earth < [Agastya Samhita]