Suvarnam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Suvarnam 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)Suvarnam in India is the name of a plant defined with Cassia fistula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cathartocarpus fistuloides (Collad.) G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1993)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1982)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1823)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suvarnam, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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 (+7): Cuvarnam, Cuvarnamatcikam, Suvarnamadhyama, Suvarnamahotsava, Suvarnamakshika, Suvarnamalika, Suvarnamalinivasanta, Suvarnamana, Suvarnamasha, Suvarnamashaka, Suvarnamaya, Suvarnamayahari, Suvarnambara, Suvarnambuja, Suvarnamedini, Suvarnamedinidana, Suvarnamekhala, Suvarnamekhali, Suvarnamoca, Suvarnamudra.
Relevant text
Search found 11 books and stories containing Suvarnam; (plurals include: Suvarnams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Alchemy in India and China (by Vijaya Jayant Deshpande)
1. Introduction (the history of Alchemy in India) < [Chapter 2 - Alchemy in India]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 466 < [Volume 24 (1918)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Nighantu (critical study) (by Gopalakrishna N. Bhat)
Part 2 - Hiranyanamani (Hiranya Nama) < [Chapter 3 - First Adhyaya (chapter) of the Nighantu (study)]
Minerals and Metals in Sanskrit literature (by Sulekha Biswas)
5. Gold and Coins (in the Ashtadhyayi) < [Chapter 4 - Materials and Concepts in Panini’s Ashtadhyayi]
6. Ornamental and Barter Metals < [Chapter 3 - Minerals and Metals in the Vedic literature after Rigveda]
8. Potteries and other Inorganic Materials < [Chapter 3 - Minerals and Metals in the Vedic literature after Rigveda]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXIII - Tests of Lapis Lazuli (Vaidurya) < [Agastya Samhita]