Tejpatra: 1 definition
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Tejpatra 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)1) Tejpatra in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum iners in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cinnamomum iners Wall. (among others).
2) Tejpatra is also identified with Cinnamomum tamala It has the synonym Laurus tamala Buch.-Ham. (etc.).
3) Tejpatra is also identified with Cinnamomum wightii It has the synonym Cinnamomum wightii Lukman..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nomenclature et Iconographie des Cannelliers et Camphriers (1889)
· FBI (1886)
· Handbuch der medicinisch-pharmaceutischen Botanik (1831)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Botanica expeditior (1760)
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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.
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Full-text: Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Cinnamomum tamala, Cinnamomum cassia.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Tejpatra; (plurals include: Tejpatras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter CXI < [Book XVI - Suratamañjarī]
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