Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Nandhi in India is the name of a plant defined with Tabernaemontana divaricata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ervatamia flabelliformis Tsiang (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Adansonia (1970)
· Notizbl. Bot. Gart. BerlinDahlem (1935)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum seu Prodromus (1788)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nandhi, for example side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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

Pali-English dictionary

Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionary

nandhi : (aor. of nandhati) wrapped; twisted with; tied. (f.), a thong.

Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English Dictionary

Nandhi, (f.) (usually spelt nandi) (Sk. naddhrī to naddha, pp. of nah to bind) a strap, thong J. I, 175 (rathassa cammañ ca nandiñ ca); Sn. 622=Dh. 398 (+varatta); SnA 400; DhA. I, 44, IV. 160. (Page 346)

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Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Nandhiavattai, Nandhimitta, Nandhitva.

Ends with: Mahanandhi, Onandhi, Panandhi, Pariyonandhi, Upanandhi, Vinandhi.

Full-text: Agama, Shaivagama, Nayhati, Nandhimitta, Nandi.

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Search found 3 books and stories containing Nandhi; (plurals include: Nandhis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Dhammapada (Illustrated) (by Ven. Weagoda Sarada Maha Thero)

Verse 398 - The Story of a Tug of War < [Chapter 26 - Brāhmaṇa Vagga (The Brāhmaṇa)]

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Triveni Journal

Reviews < [October – December, 1985]

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Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)

Chapter 8 - Administration of Hindu Religious

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