Tamrapushpi, Tāmrapuṣpī, Tamra-pushpi: 5 definitions
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Tamrapushpi 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.
The Sanskrit term Tāmrapuṣpī can be transliterated into English as Tamrapuspi or Tamrapushpi, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyTāmrapuṣpī (ताम्रपुष्पी) is a synonym for Pāṭalā (Stereospermum colais, “Trumpet Flower”), from the Bignoniaceae family. The term is used throughout Ayurvedic literature such as the Carakasaṃhitā. The literal translation of Tāmrapuṣpī is “red-flowered”, it is composed of tāmra (‘red-hued’) and puṣpī (‘flower’).
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTamrapushpi [ತಾಮ್ರಪುಷ್ಪಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Woodfordia fruticosa (L.) Kurz from the Lythraceae (Crape Myrtle) family having the following synonyms: Woodfordia floribunda. For the possible medicinal usage of tamrapushpi, 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)Tamrapushpi in India is the name of a plant defined with Stereospermum suaveolens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Stereospermum suaveolens (Roxb.) DC..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bibliothèque universelle de Genève. (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tamrapushpi, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Tāmrapuṣpī (ताम्रपुष्पी):—[=tāmra-puṣpī] [from tāmra-puṣpa > tāmra] f. Bignonia suaveolens, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) [v.s. ...] Grislea tomentosa, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] Ipomcea Turpethum, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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 corpusTāmrapuṣpi (ತಾಮ್ರಪುಷ್ಪಿ):—[noun] the plant Woodfordia fruticosa (= W. floribunda, = Lythrum fruticosum) of Lythraceae family.
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: Pushpi, Tamra.
Starts with: Tamrapushpika.
Full-text: Patala.
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