Saraswathi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Saraswathi 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 (Regional names)Saraswathi in India is the name of a plant defined with Centella asiatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hydrocotyle sylvicola E. Jacob Cordemoy (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
· Chromosome Science (1998)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Peruviana (1802)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
· Florae Fluminensis (1829)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saraswathi, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Saraswathi aaku, Saraswathi aku, Saraswathiaku.
Ends with: Sri Ramananda Saraswathi.
Full-text: Saraswathi aku, Saraswathi aaku, Maha-Magha, Samrajyalakshmipithika, Ayudha, Navaratri.
Relevant text
Search found 12 books and stories containing Saraswathi; (plurals include: Saraswathis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Significance of the Moon in Ancient Civilizations (by Radhakrishnan. P)
Saraswathy River < [January – March, 2005]
Triveni < [October – December, 2002]
Who’s Who Among Our Writers < [October – December, 1997]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Nāṭyaśāstra and regional deśi art forms < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Technical treatises on Nāṭya (other works) < [Chapter 1 - Nāṭya]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 2 - Gramyadevata < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Mahayana Buddhism and Early Advaita Vedanta (Study) (by Asokan N.)
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