Mimusops elengi: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mimusops elengi means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisMimusops elengi (Spanish cherry) was used in the process of organic plant mutagenesis by ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to produce flowers and fruits on other species of plants and trees: The term drumavichitrikaranam (“plant mutagenesis”) obtains its true meaning in the literal sense through this objective. Some of them are described in the Upavanavinoda of Śārṅgadhara: such as to grow Michelia champaca (Champak) flowers on Mimusops elengi (Spanish cherry).
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaMimusops elengi (in Sanskrit: Bakula) is used in various bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis such as manipulating the scent of flowers, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “All types of flowering plants produce excellent fragrance if earth strongly scented by their own flowers is filled around the base (of the trees) and then fed with water mixed with Cyperus rotundus, Erythrina stricta, and Valeriana wallichii leaves. The same treatment used in the evening at their blossoming time along with fat, milk, blood and water extract of Saussurea lappa intensifies the natural fragrance of the blossoms of Calophyllum inophyllum, Mesua ferrea, Mimusops elengi [e.g., Bakula], etc.”.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Mimusops elengi L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Kaukenia elengi (L.) Kuntze, Mimusops elengi Bojer, Mimusops elengi Sieber ex A. DC., Mimusops elengi Wight.
References regarding Mimusops elengi L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1981)
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: Elengi.
Full-text (+112): Bakula, Vakula, Makula, Simhakeshara, Mukura, Madhupushpa, Madyamoda, Dantadhavana, Cirapushpa, Gudhapushpaka, Maghagandha, Shivakesara, Sthirapushpa, Makura, Bakulita, Shidhugandha, Maulsari, Elengi, Mengkulah, Tandjung.
Relevant text
Search found 12 books and stories containing Mimusops elengi; (plurals include: Mimusops elengis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Appendix 2.2: botanical notes < [Appendices]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Appendix 8 - Glossary of Medical and Botanical terms
Chapter 104 - On the transits of planets (graha-gocara)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Superiority of Jāti Flower < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 53 - Greatness of Tripuruṣaśālā and the Glory of Nārada’s Lake < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 39 - Añjanā’s Penance for Getting a Son < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 28 - Viśukra and Viṣaṅga slain
Chapter 35 - The preparation of materials of worship in Mahāpadmāṭavī
Chapter 31 - Manifestation of Seven Chambers and the daughters of Mātaṅga
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Related products
