Sivappu: 2 definitions
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Sivappu 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.
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In Hinduism
General definition (in Hinduism)
Source: WikiPedia: HinduismThe word 'sivappu' means "red" in Tamil language but while addressing a person's skin texture in Tamil the word 'Sivappu' is used for being Fair Skinned.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Sivappu in India is the name of a plant defined with Hymenodictyon orixense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Exostema philippicum Blanco (among others).
2) Sivappu is also identified with Pterocarpus santalinus It has the synonym Lingoum santalinum (L.f.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1824)
· Publications of the Bureau of Science Government Laboratories (1904)
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1819)
· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient.
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sivappu, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+14): Civappu, Civappu-mantarai, Civappu-talaikili, Civappu-tantukirai, Civappuccamai, Civappuccamanti, Civappukkal, Civappukkalavay, Civappukkanti, Civappukkaru, Civappukkonrai, Civappukkotaiccavukku, Civappukkotippacalai, Civappukkoyya, Civappukkunkiliyam, Civappukkuttalai, Civappumaram, Civappumilaku, Civappumoccai, Civappumukkullan.
Full-text (+96): Civappu, Sivappu mandaarai, Sivappu siruamman pachcharisi, Paikovaiccivappu, Civapputtampattai, Civapputtuvarai, Civapputtutti, Civappu-tantukirai, Civappukkunkiliyam, Civappu-corrukarralai, Civappuccamanti, Civappu-talaikili, Civappukkoyya, Civappuccolam, Civappumullanki, Civappukkanti, Civappukkuttalai, Civappumilaku, Ciyancivappu, Mancivappu.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Sivappu; (plurals include: Sivappus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Tirumantiram by Tirumular (English translation)
Verse 2145: The Five Elements Also Are Within Body < [Tantra Eight (ettam tantiram) (verses 2122-2648)]
Nomenclatural confusion on eclipta prostrate (l.) l. < [Volume 11 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1991]
Vegetable Drugs in Basavarajeeyam < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An observational study on siddha diagnostic tools of kanda pitham (tonsilitis) < [2021: Volume 10, April issue 4]
A case report on cryptozoospermia treated through siddha system of medicine < [2019: Volume 8, February issue 2]
A review on pterocarpus santalinus linn. < [2015: Volume 4, February issue 2]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
PCL avulsion treatment using Siddha Varmam and bone setting. < [Volume 10 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2019]
Evaluating Siddha vs. conventional diagnostics for Karpavippuruthi. < [Volume 9, Issue 3: May-June 2022]