Tanduliya, Taṇḍulīya, Tamduliya: 11 definitions
Introduction:
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
Taṇḍulīya (तण्डुलीय) is the Sanskrit name for a medicinal plant identified with Amaranthus spinosus Linn. or “spiny amaranth” from the Amaranthaceae family of flowering plants, according to verse 5.73-75 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. Taṇḍulīya is commonly known in Hindi as Kāṇṭā-caulāī or Bhaṇḍī or Bhaṇḍīra; in Bengali as Nati-Sake; in Marathi as Taṇḍulajā; in Gujarati as Taṇḍaljani-Bhājī; in Kannada as Kirukusal; in Telugu as Cirikūr (cirikūra); and in Tamil as Mullukkirai.
Taṇḍulīya is mentioned as having thirteen synonyms: Bhaṇḍīra, Taṇḍulī, Taṇḍulīyaka, Granthilī, Bahuvīrya, Meghanāda, Ghanasvana, Suśāka, Svanitāhvaya, Sphūrjathu, Taṇḍulanāmā and Vīra.
Properties and characteristics: “Taṇḍulīya is cooling, sweet and anti-dote to poisons. It is an appetiser, digestive stimulant. It alleviates vertigo, burning syndrome and diseases due to pitta and is wholesome (pathya)”.
Toxicology (Study and Treatment of poison)
Taṇḍulīya (तण्डुलीय) refers to an herbal ingredient which is included in a (snake) poison antidote recipe , according to the Kāśyapa Saṃhitā: an ancient Sanskrit text from the Pāñcarātra tradition dealing with both Tantra and Viṣacikitsā—an important topic from Āyurveda which deals with the study of Toxicology (Viṣavidyā or Sarpavidyā).—Kāśyapa prescribes various antidotes to quell the poison by administering them through nasal drugs, collyrium, ointment, herbal drinks and diet. According to Kāśyapasaṃhitā (verse VIII.20)—“Another powerful nasal application that can effectively neutralise snake poison comprises a mixture of equal measures of powdered kitchen soot, two kinds of Niśā, Harītakī, Vacā, Lodhra, Hingu, leaves of Nimba tree, Taṇḍulīya, one droṇa juice of the root of Śigru made into a paste”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Taṇḍulīya (उपोदिका) is a Sanskrit word referring to Amaranthus spinosus (spiny amaranth), from the Amaranthaceae family. Certain plant parts of Upodikā are eaten as a vegetable (śāka), according to Caraka in his Carakasaṃhitā sūtrasthāna (chapter 27), a classical Ayurvedic work. The plant is therefore part of the Śākavarga group of medicinal plants, referring to the “group of vegetables/pot-herbs”. Caraka defined such groups (vargas) based on the dietic value of the plant. It is an annual herb with multiple branches annual growing to 2 ft.

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)
Tanduliya [तण्डुलीयः] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Amaranthus viridis L. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family having the following synonyms: Amaranthus gracilis, Amaranthus polystachyus, Euxolus viridis. For the possible medicinal usage of tanduliya, 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.
1) Tanduliya in India is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus polygamus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaranthus polygamus Roxb. (among others).
2) Tanduliya is also identified with Amaranthus retroflexus It has the synonym Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
3) Tanduliya is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
4) Tanduliya is also identified with Amaranthus viridis It has the synonym Euxolus deflexus Raf. (etc.).
5) Tanduliya is also identified with Commelina benghalensis It has the synonym Commelina benghalensis Forssk., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enum. Pl. (1833)
· Linzer Biologische Beiträge (1997)
· Ann. Agric. Environ. Med. (2002)
· Int. J. Food Sci. Nutr. (1996)
· Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society (1981)
· Gartenflora (1868)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tanduliya, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, 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
Taṇḍulīya (तण्डुलीय).—m.
(-yaḥ) 1. A kind of Amaranth. (A. polygonoides.) 2. Bidanga a vermifuge. 3. A mineral, iron pyrites. E. taṇḍula grain, (to which the seeds, &c. are compared. and cha affix; also taṇḍulīyaka.
1) Taṇḍulīya (तण्डुलीय):—[from taṇḍula] m. ([gana] apūpādi) idem, [Suśruta]
2) [v.s. ...] = lu, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] iron pyrites, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Taṇḍulīya (तण्डुलीय):—(yaḥ) 1. m. A kind of amaranth; a vermifuge; a mineral.
[Sanskrit to German]
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
Taṃḍulīya (ತಂಡುಲೀಯ):—[noun] the potherb Amaranthus polygonoides of Amaranthaceae family.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
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A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 50 < [Volume 23 (1918)]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCV - Medical treatment of female complaints < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 21 - Treatment of poison < [Chapter XXX - Visha (poisons)]
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Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
A review on the botanical sources and remedial measures for the adverse effects of bhallataka (semicarpus anacardium) in khagendra mani darpanam < [Volume 6, issue 5 (2018)]
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