Raphanus sativus: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Raphanus sativus 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: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaRaphanus sativus (in Sanskrit: Mūlaka) is subject to certain bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis, 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, “Raphanus sativus [e.g., Mūlaka], if planted in a pit filled with earth of good quality, burnt in the fire made of bones of cow, hog and dry cow dung, grows instantly”.
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)Raphanus sativus 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: Raphanus acanthiformis J.M. Morel ex Sasaki, Raphanus acanthiformis var. raphanistroides (Makino) Hara, Raphanus chinensis Miller, Raphanus chinensis Crantz, Raphanus chinensis (L.) Crantz, Raphanus macropodus H. Léveillé, Raphanus niger Miller, Raphanus raphanistroides (Makino) Nakai, Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus (L.) Schmalh., Raphanus raphanistrum L. var. sativus (L.) Domin, Raphanus raphanistrum var. sativus (L.) Beck, Raphanus sativus f. raphanistroides Makino, Raphanus sativus var. macropodus (H. Léveillé) Makino, Raphanus sativus var. raphanistroides (Makino) Makino, Raphanus taquetii H. Léveillé.
References regarding Raphanus sativus L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Class. Crucif. (1769)
· Flora von Nieder-Österreich (1892)
· Botanical Magazine (1909)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1912)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1917)
· Catalogus Seminum et Sporarum in Horto Botanico Universitatis Imperialis Tokyoensis per annos 1915 et 1916 … Imperialis Tokyoensis (1915)
· List of Plants of Formosa (1928)
· Botanical Magazine (1935)
· Cytologia (1979)
· Taxon (1982)
· Natural Toxicants in Feeds and Poisonous Plants. (1985)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1986)
· Feddes Repert. (1987)
· Glucosinolates.
· Toxicants of Plant Origin.
· Glycosides. (1989)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Japanese Journal of Breeding (1992)
· Breeding Science (1997)
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 (+72): Mulaka, Mullanki, Mulamgi, Kurukandaka, Mulika, Mulo, Mula, Moolaa, Mooli, Mulapam, Tantimaruppu, Buluih, Mulinghie, Kaymullanki, Kankapal, Ekkuttali, Labook, Mulekebija, Fidgel, Bajrulkijal.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluation of antihyperglycemic and analgesic activity of Raphanus sativus < [2014: Volume 3, October issue 8]
Radish and leek juices' antioxidant effects against dimethoate toxicity. < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
Anti-urolithiatic unani drugs – a review < [2016: Volume 5, December issue 12]
Effects of chemicals on germination of cucumber, mung, paddy, radish, tomato. < [Volume 3 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1984]
Ethno biological treatment of piles by bhoxas of uttar pradesh < [Volume 8 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1988]
Germination of seeds: protein and sugar under light spectrum effects < [Volume 5 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1986]
Effect of Mulakabeejadilepa and Prithunimbapanchakachurna on eczema. < [Volume 4, issue 5: September- October 2017]
A Case Study on Trayaushnadi Vati for Type 2 Diabetes Management < [Volume 10, Suppl 3: May-June 2023]
Review on role of herbal drug in the prevention and management of kidney disease < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]