Thorana: 1 definition
Introduction:
Thorana 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)
Thorana in India is the name of a plant defined with Ziziphus rugosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ziziphus latifolia Blanco (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Hortus Bengalensis, or ‘a Catalogue of the Plants Growing in the Hounourable East India Company's Botanical Garden at Calcutta’ (1814)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2 (1845)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Thorana, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Toranai, Toranakampam, Toranakkal, Toranakkanikkai, Toranakkantu, Toranam, Toranan, Toranarekai, Toranatipam, Toranavacal, Toranavayil, Toranavilakku, Toranaviti.
Full-text: Toranavacal, Toranaviti, Toranakkanikkai, Toranarekai, Toranakampam, Toranatipam, Toranavayil, Toranavilakku, Malaiccilai, Toranakkal, Toranakkantu, Toranam.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Thorana; (plurals include: Thoranas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Inscriptions of Orissa (Rajaguru) (by Shri Satyanarayana Rajguru)
Part 43 - Banapur plates of Dharmmaraja < [Section 4 - Central-Orissa—The Sailodbhavas]
Part 33 - Khurda Plates of Madhavaraja < [Section 4 - Central-Orissa—The Sailodbhavas]
Part 36 - Puri Plates of Madhavavarman Sri Sainyabhita < [Section 4 - Central-Orissa—The Sailodbhavas]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Inscriptions outside of Udayagiri and Khandagiri Hills < [Chapter 7]
Vrikshayurveda (and environmental philosophy) (by Beenapani Mishra)
7. Trees in association with Constellations < [Chapter 5 - Religious Significance of Plantation and Rearing of Trees]
Sidelights on History and Culture Of Orissa (by Manmath Nath Das)
Chapter 24 - Jainism in Orissa < [Part 2 - Religious Developments]