Rudraksh: 2 definitions

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Rudraksh 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Rudraksh [रुद्राक्ष] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Elaeocarpus angustifolius Bl. from the Elaeocarpaceae (Rudraksh) family having the following synonyms: Elaeocarpus grandis, Elaeocarpus ganitrus, Elaeocarpus crenatus. For the possible medicinal usage of rudraksh, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Rudraksh [रुद्राक्ष] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Rudraksh in India is the name of a plant defined with Elaeocarpus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ganitrus sphaerica Gaertn. (among others).

2) Rudraksh is also identified with Elaeocarpus sphaericus It has the synonym Ganitrus sphaerica Gaertn. (etc.).

3) Rudraksh is also identified with Guazuma ulmifolia It has the synonym Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng.) K. Schum. (etc.).

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

· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Bonplandia (Corrientes) (1989)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1831)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1927)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Rudraksh, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.

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