Wheat: 7 definitions
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Wheat means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity, 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.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Wheat is denoted by the Sanskrit term Godhūma, and is an ingredient to be administered to domesticated 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 11, “On the keeping of elephants and their daily and seasonal regimen”]: “12. He shall always cause wheat (godhūma) and barley to be given, boiled and mixed with jaggery and butter, in the same way, accompanied by rice grits alone, [...]”.
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)
Wheat in English is the name of a plant defined with Triticum aestivum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zeia vulgaris var. aestiva (L.) Lunell (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Phytopathology (2005)
· Systema Vegetabilium. Editio decima tertia (1774)
· American Midland Naturalist (1915)
· Flore Française. Troisième Édition (1778)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Wheat, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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 (+0): Wheat bush, Wheat-thief.
Full-text (+987): Godhuma, Sumana, Samida, Mlecchabhojana, Samita, Gandhavihvala, Apupa, Sitashimbika, Godhumacurna, Kanika, Umbi, Bhujambu, Shitashuka, Bahudugdha, Valla, Shukadhanya, Gahum, Nistushakshira, Mlecchasha, Pravata.
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Search found 237 books and stories containing Wheat; (plurals include: Wheats). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
An Analysis of Selected Physical Properties of Ancient Wheat Species < [Volume 9, Issue 11 (2017)]
Is Einkorn Wheat (Triticum monococcum L.) a Better Choice than Winter Wheat... < [Volume 13, Issue 21 (2021)]
Challenges and Opportunities in Wheat Flour, Pasta, Bread, and Bakery Product... < [Volume 13, Issue 5 (2021)]
Rural and Agricultural Glossary (by William Crooke)
Page 115 < [Rural and Architectural Glossary (pages)]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Mineral Composition of Organically Grown Wheat Genotypes < [Volume 7, Issue 9 (2010)]
Carotenoid Content in Organically Produced Wheat < [Volume 12, Issue 11 (2015)]
Sustainable Wheat Production and Food Security of Domestic Wheat in Tajikistan < [Volume 18, Issue 11 (2021)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Characterization of wheat flour < [2016: Volume 5, February issue 2]
Nutrient and quality evaluation of cookies from wheat, cocoyam, and nuts. < [2022: Volume 11, December issue 16]
Impact of cowpea flour on whole wheat bread's nutritional value. < [2014: Volume 3, May issue 3]
The Apri-hymns (study and reappraisal) (by Barnali Goswami)
Vājasaneyī-saṃhitā XXI.29-40 (text and translation) < [Chapter 4 - An introduction to the Āprī-hymns]
Part 5 - The Yajña and the Āhuti < [Chapter 2 - The characteristic features of Vedic Yajña]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)