In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English Translation

Lavaṅgavallī (लवङ्गवल्ली) or simply Lavaṅga refers to the “clove creeper”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.2.21. Accordingly as Brahmā narrated to Nārada:—“[...] When Kāma (God of Love) reached the vicinity of Śiva, Spring spread all his splendour in accord with the inclination of the lord. [...] Rendering the breeze fragrant with its smell the clove creeper (lavaṅgavallī) fascinated the minds of passionate people with its sweetness”.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Lavangavalli [ಲವಂಗವಲ್ಲಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Asystasia gangetica (L.) T.Anderson from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Asystasia acuminata, Ruellia gangetica, Asystasia violacea. For the possible medicinal usage of lavangavalli, 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)

Lavangavalli in India is the name of a plant defined with Asystasia gangetica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ruellia secunda Vahl (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Taxon (1978)
· Asystasia.
· Special Publication (1990)
· Systematic Botany (2000)
· Amoenitates academicae (1759)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1899)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Lavangavalli, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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)

Partial matches: Valli, Lavanga.

Full-text: Lavanga.

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