Trichosanthes dioica: 2 definitions
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Trichosanthes dioica 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)
Trichosanthes dioica (in Sanskrit: Paṭolaka) is a fruit which was commonly manipulated to produce seedless fruits (abīja), 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, “Benincasa hispida, Solanum melongena, Trichosanthes dioica [e.g., Paṭolaka], etc. produced from healthy seeds cultivated with marrow of a female boar and also nourished with the sprinkling of Acorus calamus always produce seedless fruits”.
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)
Trichosanthes dioica 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.
References regarding Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Flora Indica (1832)
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 (+42): Parval, Patol, Bijagarbha, Panduphala, Rajiphala, Patola, Tiktaka, Parwar, Kombuppudalai, Parol, Kommupotla, Petal, Vassa, Amritaphala, Kolaka, Palwal, Parwal, Karkashacchada, Panduka, Tiktabhadraka.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Trichosanthes dioica; (plurals include: Trichosanthes dioicas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Therapeutic potential of trichosanthes dioica plant (pointed gourd) – a review < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
Cytotoxic effects of Trichosanthes dioica vs. vincristine in Bangladesh < [2016: Volume 5, February issue 2]
Antimicrobial activities of Trichosanthes dioica, Zingiber officinale, and Tinospora cordifolia. < [2019: Volume 8, September issue 10]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Phytopharmacological review of trichosanthes dioica (patola) < [2014, Issue III May-June]
Hepatoprotective action of abhayadi ghrita: a literature review < [2024, Issue 08. August]
Role of virechana karma (purgation therapy) in the management of lichen planus < [2013, Issue 5 Sep-Oct]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (c): Leaves (Paṇṇa/Patra) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Truptighna mahakashaya is the remedy for Functional Dyspepsia < [Volume 10, Suppl 2: March-April 2023]
Effects of Inadvertent Oral Ingestion of Jatyadi Oil < [Volume 11, Issue 2: March-April 2024]
Management of Vicharchika Kushta through Ayurveda < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
Role of Khadira-Triphaladi Kashaya in the management of Plaque Psoriasis < [Vol. 10 No. 4 (2025)]
Pharmacotherapeutic activity of Ancient Indian Medicinal Plant with special... < [Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022)]
An Ayurvedic approach for Non-alcoholic fatty liver associated with Type 2... < [Vol. 9 No. 6 (2024)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Effect of a multimodality Ayurveda treatment in a case of Visphota kushta < [Volume 10 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2019]
Review of unique ophthalmic formulations in Kerala Ayurveda < [Volume 13 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2022]
Integrative management of post-traumatic dorsal foot wounds: Case report < [Volume 15 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2024]