Vetiver: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vetiver 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: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant MutagenesisVetiver (identified with Vetiver zizanioides) was considered an important material for the perfume industry.—The ancient Indian agriculture presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture and organic plant mutagenesis, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda), which aims to introduce several extraordinary traits into plants and trees, such as [...] to produce and alter the fragrance of flowers.—Fragrance is an important trait in flowers, especially for the perfume industry. The terpene pathway is required to be activated. Nut grass (Cyperus rotundus), Button tree (Anogeissus latifolia), Vetiver (Vetiver zizanioides), etc., are included in the manure as raw materials as they contain a higher percentage of terpenes. It is claimed that even non-fragrant flowers can be made fragrant by following the prescribed techniques.
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 (Regional names)Vetiver in English is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria zizanioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaeraphis squarrosa Chase (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Plantarum Zeylaniae (1864)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Bulletin du Muséum National d’Histoire Naturelle (1919)
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique … Botanique (1791)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vetiver, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Vetiver grass, Vetiver zizanioides, Vetiveria nigritana, Vetiveria zizanioides, Vetiveria zizanoides.
Ends with: Capim vetiver, True vetiver.
Full-text (+3): Capim vetiver, Vetiver grass, True vetiver, Soshira, Kuruveru, Lamamca, Hribera, Vetiver zizanioides, Laghulaya, Bilibala, Amrinala, Rohisha, Kolaveru, Fragrance, Anogeissus latifolia, Nut grass, Cyperus rotundus, Button tree, Vetiveria zizanoides, Sevya.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Vetiver; (plurals include: Vetivers). 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 (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
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