Lajwanti: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Lajwanti 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)
Lajwanti [लाजवंती] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Mimosa pudica L. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lajwanti, 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.
1) Lajwanti in India is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa pudica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Willd.) DC. (among others).
2) Lajwanti in Pakistan is also identified with Mimosa balansae It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. tetrandra (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1904)
· Mimosa (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lajwanti, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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)
Full-text: Mothi-lajwanti.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Lajwanti; (plurals include: Lajwantis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
An overview of Srotas w.s.r. to therapeutics in Ayurveda < [Vol. 8 No. 7 (2023)]
Role of Ahara in prevention of Life Style Disorders w.s.r. to Ashtavidha... < [Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023)]
Critical study of word Kaala and its importance in Ayurveda < [Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Concept of viruddha ahara in the reference of शरीरधातुविरोधं कुिवन्तीतत िैरोधधका < [2021: Volume 10, May issue 5]
Conceptual study of nyaya’s and its utility in ayurveda < [2023: Volume 12, April issue 5]
Rasayana therapyand its benefits in human life < [2023: Volume 12, July special issue 12]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Role of trividha rogayatana in the manifestation of essential hypertension w.s.r. to pragyaparada - a conceptual study < [2021, Issue 8, August]
Ethnomedicine of bhil tribe of jhabua district, m. p. < [Volume 5 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1986]
Vegetable Drugs in Basavarajeeyam < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
Influence of Women on Mulkraj Anand and < [April – June, 2005]
Reviews < [April – June, 1979]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Management Of Ulcerative Colitis Vis-À-Vis Atisara And Its Manifestations < [Vol. 3 No. 8: Aug (2020)]