Phalamla, Phalāmla, Phala-amla: 5 definitions
Introduction:
Phalamla 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Phalamla in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus cannabinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Furcaria cavanillesii Kostel. (among others).
2) Phalamla is also identified with Hibiscus nigrocaulis It has the synonym Hibiscus verrucosus Guill. & Perr. (etc.).
3) Phalamla is also identified with Punica granatum.
4) Phalamla is also identified with Rumex vesicarius.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annuaire du Conservatoire et Jardin Botaniques de Genève (1916)
· Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pakistan & Kash. (1972)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2009)
· Niger Flora (1849)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1847)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Phalamla, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryPhalāmla (फलाम्ल).—a kind of sorrel.
-mlam tamarind. °पञ्चकम् (pañcakam) the five sour fruits; bergumot (jambīra), orange (nāriṅga), sorrel (āmlavetasa), tamarind (ciñcā) and a citron (mātuluṅga, Mar. mahāḷuṃga).
Derivable forms: phalāmlaḥ (फलाम्लः).
Phalāmla is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms phala and amla (अम्ल).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Phalāmla (फलाम्ल):—[from phala > phal] m. Rumex Vericarius, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] n. a tamarind, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Phalamlah, Phalamlaka, Phalamlapancaka.
Full-text: Phalamlapancaka, Phalamlika, Phalapancamla, Amlavetasa.
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Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 25 - The Superintendent of Liquor < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XLVII - Symptoms and Treatment of Alcoholism (Panatyaya) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)