Shivalingi, Śivaliṅgī, Shivalimgi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Shivalingi 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)
Source: Advances in Zoology and Botany: Ethnomedicinal List of Plants Treating Fever in Ahmednagar District of Maharashtra, IndiaŚivaliṅgī (or Śivaliṃgī) in the Marathi language refers to the medicinal climber “Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) Jeffrey”, and is used for ethnomedicine treatment of Fever in Ahmednagar district, India. The parts used are: “Fruits”.
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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsShivalingi [શિવલિંગી] in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Diplocyclos palmatus (L.) C.Jeffrey from the Cucurbitaceae (Pumpkin) family having the following synonyms: Bryonia palmata, Zehneria erythrocarpa, Bryonopsis laciniosa. For the possible medicinal usage of shivalingi, 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.
Shivalingi [शिवलिंगी] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.
Shivalingi [ಶಿವಲಿಂಗಿ] in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.
Shivalingi [शिवलिंगी] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.
Shivalingi [शिवलिंगी] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Shivalingi in India is the name of a plant defined with Bryonopsis laciniosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cayaponia laciniosa (L.) C. Jeffrey (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1866)
· Kew Bulletin (1962)
· Ann. Sci. Nat. (1860)
· Species Plantarum
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1929)
· Journal of Botany, being a second series of the Botanical Miscellany (1841)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Shivalingi, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusŚivaliṃgi (ಶಿವಲಿಂಗಿ):—[noun] the vine Bryonopsis laciniosa ( = Cayponia laciniosa, = Bryonia laciniosa) of Cucurbitaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shiva, Lingin, Civa.
Starts with: Shivalingin.
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