Shirish: 1 definition
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Shirish 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)1) Shirish in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia lebbeck in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa sirissa Roxb. (among others).
2) Shirish is also identified with Albizia odoratissima It has the synonym Acacia lomatocarpa DC. (etc.).
3) Shirish in Pakistan is also identified with Azadirachta indica It has the synonym Antelaea azadirachta (L.) Adelb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· African Journal of Traditional, African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull.
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Shirish, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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 (+5): Shirisha, Shirishabija, Shirishacarman, Shirishadi, Shirishaka, Shirishakusuma, Shirisham, Shirishapancaka, Shirishaparna, Shirishapatri, Shirishapattra, Shirishapattrika, Shirishaphala, Shirishapushpa, Shirishara, Shirisharalokeshvara, Shirishasthi, Shirishatvac, Shirishi, Shirishi-baddu.
Ends with: Kaalashirish, Kalo-shirish, Kaloshirish, Pahaade-shirish, Pahade-shirish, Pandhra-shirish, Pandurashirish, Pitshirish, Raato-shirish, Rato-shirish, Seto-shirish.
Full-text: Pit shirish shirisha, Kalo-shirish, Raato-shirish, Pahaade-shirish, Pandhra-shirish, Pahade-shirish, Seto-shirish, Rato-shirish.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Shirish; (plurals include: Shirishes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 4 - Six Hundred Purgative Preparations (virecana-ashraya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 2 - The Seeds of Rough chaff (apamarga-tanduliya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter LXI - Symptoms and Treatment of Epilepsy (Apasmara) < [Canto IV - Bhuta-vidya-tantra (psychology and psychiatry)]
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