Mendi, Mēndī, Mendī: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Mendi means something in Marathi, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsMendi in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Marsdenia tenacissima (Roxb.) Moon from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Asclepias tenacissima, Pergularia tenacissima. For the possible medicinal usage of mendi, 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)1) Mendi in India is the name of a plant defined with Lawsonia inermis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rotantha combretoides Bak. (among others).
2) Mendi is also identified with Tylophora indica It has the synonym Asclepias asthmatica L.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1890)
· Phytomedicine (2001)
· Indian J. Pharmacol. (2009)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1792)
· Taxon (1980)
· J. Med. Food. (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mendi, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarymēndī (मेंदी).—f (mēndhī S through H) A plant, Lawsonia inermis. Rox.
Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-Englishmēndī (मेंदी) [-dhī, -धी].—f A plant, Lawsonia inermis.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Mendial, Mendicant, Mendieta, Mendika, Mendiril, Mendissara.
Ends with: Ghamemdi, Gul-mendi, Gulemendi, Gulmendi, Jangli mendi, Khurd mendi, Khurd-mendi, Mahagamendi, Mnyamendi, Vilayatimendi.
Full-text: Jangli mendi, Khurd mendi, Gul-mendi, Shuddhavritti, Avaghadapantha, Sadavarta, Khurd-mendi, Bhikshakavritta, Paindilika.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Mendi, Mēndī, Mendī; (plurals include: Mendis, Mēndīs, Mendīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.3. Use of Madayantikā (Henna) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Conclusion < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
A Short history of Lanka (by Humphry William Codrington)
Dipavamsa (study) (by Sibani Barman)
Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
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