Vishaghnika, Viṣaghnikā, Visha-ghnika: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vishaghnika 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.
The Sanskrit term Viṣaghnikā can be transliterated into English as Visaghnika or Vishaghnika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vishaghnika in India is the name of a plant defined with Careya arborea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Barringtonia arborea (Roxb.) F. Muell. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae (Mueller) (1866)
· Bangladesh J. Pharmacol. (2008)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Fitoterapia (2003)
· Pl. Corom. (1811)
· Flora Indica (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vishaghnika, for example extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryViṣaghnikā (विषघ्निका):—[=viṣa-ghnikā] [from viṣa > viṣ] f. a species of strychnos, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Visha.
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