Spinach: 1 definition
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Spinach 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) Spinach in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus spinosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Spinach is also identified with Solanum americanum It has the synonym Solanum depilatum Bitter (etc.).
3) Spinach is also identified with Spinacia oleracea It has the synonym Obione stocksii Wight (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1980)
· Feddes Repertorium (1992)
· Contributions from the Institute of Botany, National Academy of Peiping (1935)
· Contr. Queensland Herb. (1974)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. (1937)
· Symbolae Antillarum (1909)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Spinach, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, 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: Spinach beet, Spinach dock, Spinach rhubarb, Spinach soppu.
Ends with (+4): African spinach, Baguio spinach, Cape spinach, Cattle spinach, Ceylon spinach, Chinese spinach, Country-spinach, French spinach, Gambian spinach, Indian spinach, Lagos spinach, Malabar spinach, Mountain spinach, New zealand spinach, Red leaved spinach, Red spinach, Red vine spinach, Silver spinach, Tahitian spinach, Tree spinach.
Full-text (+44): Vastuka, Cape spinach, Ceylon spinach, Water spinach, Vine spinach, Spinach beet, Malabar spinach, Mountain spinach, Winter spinach, Red spinach, Red leaved spinach, Red vine spinach, French spinach, Spinach dock, Gambian spinach, Silver spinach, Lagos spinach, Country-spinach, Tahitian spinach, New zealand spinach.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Spinach; (plurals include: Spinaches). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 3.4.279 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Introduction to chapter 7 < [Chapter 7 - Pastimes in Śrī Gadādhara’s Garden]
Introduction to chapter 4 < [Chapter 4 - Descriptions of Śrī Acyutānanda’s Pastimes and the Worship of Śrī Mādhavendra]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27d - The group of vegetables (Shaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 2 - The Seeds of Rough chaff (apamarga-tanduliya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 7 - Complications of Enema (basti-vyapad-siddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verses 4.8.26-27 < [Chapter 8 - In the Story of the Yajña-sītās, the Glories of Ekādaśī]
Brihad Bhagavatamrita (commentary) (by Śrī Śrīmad Bhaktivedānta Nārāyana Gosvāmī Mahārāja)
Verse 1.5.39 < [Chapter 5 - Priya (the beloved devotees)]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 11 - Eminence of Viṣṇupada Tīrtha < [Section 4 - Dvārakā-māhātmya]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 14 - The Individual and Medicine < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
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