Santalum album: 2 definitions
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Santalum album 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)
Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbsSantalum album (Sanskrit: śvetacandana) is the name of a medicinal plant used in Ayurveda to promote skin care and enhance the beauty of the skin (varṇya).—Santalum album is considered as a symbol of vitality, it is commonly used as a cosmetic and in skin care. It is suitable for all types of skin. Sandalwood oil being rich in sesquiterpenoid alcohols (80-90%), is mainly used in numerous skin fairness enhancing cosmetics and had shown low acute oral and dermal toxicity in lab animals. Recent studies have indicated that α-santalol, the major constituent of the sandalwood oil, is a potent inhibitor of tyrosinase (IC50 = 171 μg/mL) as compared to kojic acid and arbutin (IC50 – 149 ug/ml) showing great potential for use in skin-care.
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)Santalum album 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: Santalum myrtifolium (L.) Roxb., Santalum myrtifolium Roxb., Santalum ovatum R. Br., Sirium myrtifolium L..
References regarding Santalum album L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. (1810)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1820)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1982)
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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Partial matches: Album.
Full-text (+102): Candana, Shrigamdha, Shvetacandana, Chandanam, Malayaja, Shrikhanda, Gandharaja, Shrigandhadamara, Mzinzanu, Pitchandan, Sukhad, Chandhanam, Bhadrashri, Agaru-ghanda, Gandha-chakoda, Shandanak-kattai, Sukhet, Srigandham, Gandashrah, Ananditam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Santalum album; (plurals include: Santalum albums). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (b): Stems (Gaṇḍa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Table: Some of the medicinal plants < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Use of Candana (Sandal) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XVII < [Anusasanika Parva]
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