Terminalia bellirica: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Terminalia bellirica 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaTerminalia bellirica refers to one of the three Phalatrika or Triphalā, which are used in a recipe for manipulating the colour of flowers or fruits (on the tree) [varṇa-pravartana], according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “Trees watered continuously with the extract of Emblica officinalis, Terminalia bellirica and Terminalia chebula [e.g., Phalatrika-āpas], Hordeum vulgare, Mangifera indica seed and Indigofera tinctoria, and also filled at the root with the powder of the same mixture produce fruits resembling collyrium”.
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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Myrobalanus bellirica Gaertner, Myrobalanus laurinoides (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze, Terminalia attenuata Edgew., Terminalia belirica Wall., Terminalia bellerica Roxb., Terminalia bellirica var. laurinoides (Teijsm. & Binn.) C.B. Clarke, Terminalia eglandulosa Tul., Terminalia eglandulosa Roxb. ex C.B. Clarke, Terminalia gella Dalzell, Terminalia laurinoides (Teijsm. & Binn.) Kuntze, Terminalia laurinoides Teijsm. & Binn., Terminalia punctata Roth, Terminalia punctata Eichler, Terminalia punctata Spruce ex Eichler.
References regarding Terminalia bellirica (Gaertn.) Roxb. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1805)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1851)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1856)
· Flora of the British India (1878)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1996)
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)
Full-text (+192): Karshaphala, Goting, Tandi, Bahada, Talaphala, Thahaka, Bulu, Thaandri, Behesa, Mrgalindaka, Kaligrvamah, Behedakah, Yella, Aksah, Vasanthah, Kalkidharmaghrah, Bhibhitaka, Bayrah, Jelawai, Vipitakaha.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Terminalia bellirica; (plurals include: Terminalia belliricas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (e): Fruits (Phala) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Phytochemical analysis of Boerhaavia, Emblica, and Withania. < [2015: Volume 4, May issue 5]
A critical review on vidangadi louham < [2014: Volume 3, July issue 4]
Physicochemical and phytochemical analysis of triphala extracts < [2019: Volume 8, March issue 3]
Hypoglycemic effect of triphala in non-insulin dependent diabetes < [Volume 27 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2008]
Folk remedies for jaundice from Coimbatore and Palghat districts. < [Volume 7 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1988]
Folk Medicine of Nasik District (Maharashtra), India < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Antibacterial effectiveness of Triphala vs. 0.2% chlorhexidine rinse. < [Volume 22 (issue 6), Nov-Dec 2018]
Efficacy of herbal vs. chlorhexidine mouthwash on periodontal pathogens < [Volume 21 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2017]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Triphala Rasayana guards against paracetamol-induced liver-kidney damage < [Volume 6 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2015]
Antifertility effects of herbs: Need for responsible reporting < [Volume 1 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2010]
Antidiabetic and antihyperlipidemic effects of a polyherbal formulation. < [Volume 8 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2017]
Management of Vataja Prameha (Diabetes Mellitus Type II) Case Study < [Volume 9, Issue 5: September-October 2022]
A case study on anjananamika w.s.r to stye < [Volume 7, Issue 4: July - August 2020]
An Overview of Triphala Guggulu and its Ingredients < [Volume 10, Suppl 1: January-February 2023]
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