Suryamukhi, Sūryamukhī, Surya-mukhi: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Suryamukhi 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSuryamukhi [ಸೂರ್ಯಮುಖಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Helianthus annuus Helianthus annuus L. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. For the possible medicinal usage of suryamukhi, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Surya-mukhi in India is the name of a plant defined with Helianthus annuus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Helianthus macrocarpus DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Plantes Rares du Jardin de Genève (1826)
· Edwards’s Botanical Register
If you are looking for specific details regarding Surya-mukhi, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionarySūryamukhī (सूर्यमुखी):—[=sūrya-mukhī] [from sūrya > sūr] f. Helianthus Annuus, [Monier-Williams’ Sanskrit-English Dictionary]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusSūryamukhi (ಸೂರ್ಯಮುಖಿ):—[noun] = ಸೂರ್ಯಕಾಂತಿ - [suryakamti -] 2 & 3.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mukhi, Surya.
Starts with: Suryamukhi-phul.
Full-text: Suraja, Suryamukhi-phul.
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