Suganda, Sugaṇḍā, Su-ganda, Sugaṇḍa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Suganda 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
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Source: Google Books: ManthanabhairavatantramSugaṇḍā (सुगण्डा) refers to “she who has beautiful cheeks”, according to the Kularatnoddyota, one of the earliest Kubjikā Tantras.—Accordingly, “[...] (The gross form has) five faces, ten arms and, pure, it has a smiling face. [...] She has beautiful eyebrows and nose and long eyes. (Her) hair is tied together in a topknot. She has beautiful ears, hands and cheeks [i.e., sugaṇḍā] and is adorned with beautiful earrings. She has beautiful arms, throat and heart and her breasts are fat and upraised. The middle part (of her belly) is crinkled with three (charming) folds and she is adorned with a line of hair (that travels down from the navel). [...]”.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Suganda in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Plectranthus amboinicus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum vaalae Forssk., nom rej. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora (1842)
· Systematisches Verzeichniss (1846)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1848)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suganda, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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)
Partial matches: Ganda, Cu, Shu.
Starts with: Suganda-pala, Sugandam.
Full-text: Suganda-pala, Plectranthus amboinicus.
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