Asphotaka, Āsphoṭaka, Āsphotaka: 9 definitions
Introduction:
Asphotaka 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAsphotaka in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Aleurites moluccanus from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Aleurites javanicus, Aleurites pentaphyllus, Aleurites trilobus, Jatropha moluccana. For the possible medicinal usage of asphotaka, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Asphotaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Aleurites moluccana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adelia monoica Blanco (among others).
2) Asphotaka is also identified with Calotropis gigantea It has the synonym Periploca cochinchinensis Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Natural Products
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
· Institutiones Rei Herbariae (1766)
· Kew Bulletin (1966)
· Species Plantarum
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Asphotaka, for example health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryĀsphoṭaka (आस्फोटक).—Making a sound by striking on the arms.
-kaḥ = पर्वतजपीलुभेदः (parvatajapīlubhedaḥ).
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Āsphotaka (आस्फोतक).—[ā-sphuṭ ac pṛṣo° ṭasya tatvam] Name of several trees; अर्क, कोविदार, भूतलाश (arka, kovidāra, bhūtalāśa).
-tā, -takā Name of several plants; मल्लिका, अपराजिता, सारिवा (mallikā, aparājitā, sārivā).
Derivable forms: āsphotakaḥ (आस्फोतकः).
See also (synonyms): āsphota.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀsphoṭaka (आस्फोटक).—m.
(-kaḥ) A tree, (Careya arborea.) E. āṅ before sphuṭ to blow, &c. and vun aff.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary1) Āsphoṭaka (आस्फोटक):—[=ā-sphoṭaka] [from ā-sphuṭ] m. a species of plant, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
2) Āsphotaka (आस्फोतक):—[=ā-sphotaka] [from ā-sphuṭ] m. Calotropis Gigantea, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryĀsphoṭaka (आस्फोटक):—[ā-sphoṭaka] (kaḥ) 1. m. A tree, (Careya Arborea.)
[Sanskrit to German]
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.
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀsphōṭaka (ಆಸ್ಫೋಟಕ):—
1) [noun] a man who claps; a clapper.
2) [noun] a substance that can explode, as gunpowder; an explosive.
3) [noun] 3.an inflamed swelling on the skin.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Amgarasphotaka, Prasphotaka.
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