Sulasi, Sulasī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Sulasi means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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)Sulasi in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum tenuiflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plectranthus monachorum Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Biblioth. Bot. (1928)
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1982)
· Numer. List (2717)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
· Calyx (1999)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sulasi, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionarySulasī, (f.) (cp. Sk. surasī, “basilienkraut” BR; fr. surasa) a medicinal plant Vin. I, 201; cp. Deśīnāmamālā VIII, 40. (Page 720)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Shulasihasta.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Sulasi, Sulasī; (plurals include: Sulasis, Sulasīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (c): Leaves (Paṇṇa/Patra) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Vinaya Pitaka (3): Khandhaka (by I. B. Horner)
On root medicince, etc. < [6. Medicine (Bhesajja)]