Siju: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Siju means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: Vernacular architecture of Assam with special reference to Brahmaputra ValleySiju (in English “Indian spurge tree”) refers to Euphorbia royleana, Euphorbia ligularia or Euphorbia splendens.—It appears in the study dealing with the vernacular architecture (local building construction) of Assam whose rich tradition is backed by the numerous communities and traditional cultures.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Siju in India is the name of a plant defined with Euphorbia antiquorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tithymalus antiquorum (L.) Moench (among others).
2) Siju is also identified with Euphorbia neriifolia It has the synonym Tithymalus edulis (Lour.) H. Karst. (etc.).
3) Siju is also identified with Euphorbia nivulia It has the synonym Euphorbia nivulia var. helicothele (Lem.) Boiss. (etc.).
4) Siju is also identified with Euphorbia tirucalli It has the synonym Arthrothamnus bergii Klotzsch & Garcke (etc.).
5) Siju is also identified with Opuntia stricta It has the synonym Cactus strictus Haw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Ecuador (1989)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Monatsberichte der Koniglich Preussischen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin (1859)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Cytologia (1999)
· Ann. Cons. Ultram. Lisb. (1856)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Siju, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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.
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Ends with: Dangla siju.
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Vernacular architecture of Assam (by Nabajit Deka)
Vernacular Architecture and Social Folk Custom < [Chapter 9]
The Bodo Vernacular Architecture < [Chapter 7]