Sopari, Śopārī: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Sopari 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.
The Sanskrit term Śopārī can be transliterated into English as Sopari or Shopari, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
India history and geography
Sopari refers to “Betel nut”.—It is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
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)
Sopari [સોપારી] in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Areca catechu L. from the Arecaceae (Palm) family. For the possible medicinal usage of sopari, 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.
Sopari in India is the name of a plant defined with Areca catechu in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Areca catechu Willdenow (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Nucleus (1975)
· Translational Research: the Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine (2007)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1836)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Species Plantarum. (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sopari, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shoparipaka.
Full-text: Ardhi-sopari.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sopari, Śopārī; (plurals include: Soparis, Śopārīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 703 < [Hindi-Gujarati-English Volume 1]
Page 665 < [Gujarati-Hindi-English, Volume 3]
Page 685 < [Hindi-Sindhi-English Volume 1]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 25 - Full Kajali Vrat < [Part 3 - Kankavati]
Ayurvedic drugs in unani materia medica < [Volume 9 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1990]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Friendships in Integrative Settings < [Volume 18, Issue 12 (2021)]