Lodh: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Lodh means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Lodh has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Lodha.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsLodh [लोध] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Symplocos racemosa Roxb. from the Symplocaceae (Saphire-berry) family having the following synonyms: Lodhra racemosa, Symplocos hamiltoniana, Symplocos nicobarica. For the possible medicinal usage of lodh, 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.
Lodh [लोध] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Lodh [लोध] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Symplocos paniculata Miq. from the Symplocaceae (Saphire-berry) family having the following synonyms: Cotoneaster coreanus, Symplocos sinica, Symplocos chinensis.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Lodh in India is the name of a plant defined with Symplocos paniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myrtus chinensis Lour. (among others).
2) Lodh is also identified with Symplocos racemosa It has the synonym Dicalix propinqus (Hance) Migo (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sinensia (1934)
· Botanical Register (1823)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1906)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1868)
· Fl. Cambodge, Laos & Vietnam (1977)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lodh, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryLodh in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the tree Symploco racemoze (its bark and twigs are used for medicinal purposes); also ~[dhra]..—lodh (लोध) is alternatively transliterated as Lodha.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+4): Lodh bark, Lodh tree, Lodh-pathani, Lodha, Lodhada, Lodhai, Lodhaka, Lodhakakatha, Lodhana, Lodhanem, Lodhar, Lodhaya, Lodhia, Lodhra, Lodhracurna, Lodhrah, Lodhraka, Lodhrakacurna, Lodhraprasavarajas, Lodhrapushpa.
Ends with: Pathani-lodh.
Full-text (+18): Shavarala, Pakshasundara, Kandanila, Laktakarman, Akshibheshaja, Pattilodhra, Balipriya, Savara, Lakshaprasadana, Sthulavalkala, Vanaraghata, Hemapushpa, Kramuka, Balabhadra, Marjana, Lodh tree, Lodh bark, Shambhavi, Tirata, Lodhra.
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Lodh; (plurals include: Lodhs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 9 - The Pharmaceutics of Tilwaka (tilvaka-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Chapter 11 - The Pharmaceutics of the Soap-pod and Clenolepis < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Initiation of Ara < [Chapter II - Śrī Aranāthacaritra]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 12b - Routine observed during Various Other Procedures < [Part 4 - Some Aspects of Life in Caraka’s Times]
Chapter 21 - Hospitals and Equipment < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
Apastamba Dharma-sutra (by Āpastamba)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 4.2 - Nala and Damayantī < [Appendices]
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