Mantaram, Mantāram: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mantaram means something in the history of ancient India, biology, Tamil. 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.
India history and geography
Source: Institut Français de Pondichéry: The Shaivite legends of KanchipuramMantaram (மந்தரம்) (in Tamil) refers to Mandara in Sanskrit, and represents one of the proper nouns mentioned in the Kanchipuranam, which narrates the Shaivite Legends of Kanchipuram—an ancient and sacred district in Tamil Nadu (India). The Kanchipuranam (mentioning Mantaram) reminds us that Kanchipuram represents an important seat of Hinduism where Vaishnavism and Shaivism have co-existed since ancient times.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mantaram in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Streptocaulon cochinchinense G. Don (among others).
2) Mantaram is also identified with Pterocarpus santalinus It has the synonym Lingoum santalinum (L.f.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Revised Handb. to the Flora of Ceylon (1973)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5842)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mantaram, for example side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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: Mantaramalai, Mantarameru.
Ends with: Anti-mantaram, Antimantaram, Canmantaram, Cenmantaram, Cittimantaram, Karmantaram, Kiramantaram, Kittimantaram, Mappumantaram, Mekamantaram, Palaiyakarumantaram, Vellaimantaram.
Full-text: Anti-mantaram, Mandaram, Chuvanna-mandaram, Mekamantaram, Mappumantaram, Patthi-mandaram, Malayadvipa, Pancataru, Cattakulacalam.
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