Vitex negundo: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vitex negundo 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)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the HindusVitex negundo (berry) is known in Sanskrit as Sinduvāra, and whose odor is said to resemble certain elephants, according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “3. Who tries to do reprehensible things, delights overmuch in fighting, is mean natured, not in the least compassionate, has the odor of the Vitex negundo berry (sinduvāra), of aloes, or of fish, a killer elephant, he has the character of a demon”.
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)Vitex negundo L. 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: Agnus-castus negundo (L.) Carrière, Agnus-castus negundo Carrière, Vitex agnus-castus var. negundo Kuntze, Vitex arborea Fischer, Vitex incisa Lam., Vitex leucoxylon Blanco, Vitex negundo f. alba Pei, Vitex negundo f. laxipaniculata Pei, Vitex nogondo L. ap. Bojer, Vitex paniculata Lam..
References regarding Vitex negundo L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1788)
· Hortus Mauritianus (1837)
· Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. (1846)
· Nouvelles Archives du Muséum d'Histoire Naturelle, (1883)
· FBI (1885)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· The Verbenaceae of the Malayan Archipelago (1919)
· Memoirs of the Science Society of China (1932)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1934)
· Symb. Sin. (1936)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1947)
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1956)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1982)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1988)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Acta Botanica Boreali-Occidentalia Sinica (1990)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1995)
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)
Partial matches: Vitex.
Full-text (+386): Nirgundi, Sinduvara, Sindhuvara, Indrani, Sinduka, Nisindhu, Indrasurasa, Indranika, Sindhuvarita, Sindhuka, Bhutaveshi, Nilashi, Vennocci, Candrasurasa, Vavili, Shvetasurasa, Nocci, Nadikanta, Nirgunti, Arthasiddhaka.
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Search found 28 books and stories containing Vitex negundo; (plurals include: Vitex negundos). 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
Vitex negundo linn, phytocompounds and uses anoverview < [2023: Volume 12, October issue 17]
Therapeutic Uses and Phytochemical Properties of Vitex Negundo Linn. < [2022: Volume 11, April issue 4]
Therapeutic uses of vitex nigundo < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Evaluation and comparison of diuretic activity of leaf and root extract of plant vitex negundo l < [2018, Issue IX, September]
EFFECT OF NIRGUNDI (Vitex negundo L) AND SURANJAN (Colchicum luteum Baker) ON AMAVATA- A LITERARY REVIEW < [2018, Issue I, january,]
Effect of mundi and nirgundi on vishaada (depression) – a literary review < [2019, Issue 10, October]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Nirgundi Oil: A Potential Therapeutic Agent For Managing Diabetic Wound. < [Vol. 4 No. 1: Jan (2021)]
Role of Ayurveda in the Management of Cerebral Palsy in the Children < [Vol. 7 No. 5: May (2024)]
Ayurveda Management of Emphysema of the Lungs < [Vol. 3 No. 8: Aug (2020)]
International Journal of Pharmacology
Studies on Blood Pressure Lowering, Vasodilator and Cardiac Suppressant... < [Volume 11, Number 2 (2015)]
Anti-inflammatory Activity and Mechanism of Action of Vitex negundo Linn < [Volume 2, Number 3 (2006)]
Hepatoprotective Activity on Vitex negundo Linn. (Verbenaceae) by using... < [Volume 6, Number 5 (2010)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A study to evaluate the efficacy of Nirgundi (Vitex negundo Linn.) Patra Arka... < [Vol. 9 No. 4 (2024)]
Formulation and evaluation of Herbal Mosquito Repellent in two forms used in... < [Vol. 8 No. 3 (2023)]
Integrative approach to managing Gridhrasi - Unveiling the therapeutic... < [Vol. 9 No. 12 (2024)]
Anti microbial activity of the various leaf extracts of Vitex negundo Linn. < [Volume 27 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2008]
Botanical notes on herbs in Kerala's Ayurvedic medicines. < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1985]
Folk Medicine of Nasik District (Maharashtra), India < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
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