Mountain ebony: 1 definition
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Mountain ebony 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) Mountain ebony in English is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia acuminata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alvesia tomentosa (L.) Britton & Rose (among others).
2) Mountain ebony is also identified with Bauhinia variegata It has the synonym Bauhinia variegata var. candida (Aiton) Corner (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Yakugaku Zasshi
· Flora de Antioquia (1941)
· Reinwardtia (1956)
· PTR. Phytotherapy Research (2008)
· Biodivers. & Conserv. (2004)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mountain ebony, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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)
Partial matches: Mountain, Ebony.
Ends with: Malabar mountain ebony.
Full-text (+50): Raktakancana, Kancana, Kuddala, Kancanara, Kantapushpa, Campa, Kancanaka, Kantara, Atimuktaka, Kamalu, Karbudara, Hayavahanasankara, Kudala, Kancanala, Yugmapatra, Kundala, Vidala, Yugapatraka, Kanaka, Malabar mountain ebony.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Mountain ebony; (plurals include: Mountain ebonies). 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 27d - The group of vegetables (Shaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 6 - The Pharmaceutics of Bitter Luffa (kritavedhana-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Chapter 4 - The Pharmaceutics of the Sponge Gourd (dhamargava-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Toxicology (Agadatantra) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 6: Ananta’s initiation < [Chapter IV - Anantanāthacaritra]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
Hindu Pluralism (by Elaine M. Fisher)
The invention of the Sthalapurāṇa of Madurai < [Chapter 4 - The Language Games of Śiva]
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