Mangosteen: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mangosteen 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)1) Mangosteen in Australia is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia dulcis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Xanthochymus dulcis Roxburgh (among others).
2) Mangosteen in English is also identified with Garcinia mangostana It has the synonym Mangostana garcinia Gaertner.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal
· Nat. Hist. (1874)
· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Planta Medica (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mangosteen, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, 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)
Starts with: Mangosteen hannu.
Ends with: African mangosteen, Lowveld mangosteen, Seashore mangosteen.
Full-text: Kokamba, Seashore mangosteen, Mangosteen hannu, Kokambasala, African mangosteen, Lowveld mangosteen, Vankustan, Maracina, Mankustan, Bhiranda, Kendu, Solavani, Kenduka, Raktapuraka, Salavani, Kelamba, Cevai, Sola, Amla, Tapincha.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Mangosteen; (plurals include: Mangosteens). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.3.33 < [Chapter 3 - Calculation of the Lord’s Horoscope]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27e - The group of Fruits (Phala) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 1a - Introduction to the Kalpasthana < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Chapter 25 - The Origin of Man and Disease (Purusha-samjnaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Mahatma Gandhi in Ceylon < [January – March, 1978]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 21 - Hospitals and Equipment < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]