Nigella sativa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nigella sativa 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 (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Nigella sativa 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: Nigella cretica Miller, Nigella indica Roxb. ex Fleming.
References regarding Nigella sativa L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Protoplasma (1980)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1983)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Revue Roumaine de Biologie, Série de Biologie Végétale (1985)
· Cytologia (1985)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1991)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
· Taxon (2005)
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)
Full-text (+8): Karijirige, Kalonji, Fennel flower, Jintan hitam, Habba sooda, Kala zerah, Small fennel, Yira hitam, Zira nagpo, Kammun aswad, Jinten hitam, Jira hitam, Common fennel flower, Black cumin, Love-in-a-mist, Karuncirakam, Karidoddajirige, Caturbija, Upakumcike, Krishnajirige.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Nigella sativa; (plurals include: Nigella sativas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XCI < [Anusasanika Parva]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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