Bhojpatra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Bhojpatra means something in Hindi, 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.
Ambiguity: Although Bhojpatra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Bhojapatra.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBhojpatra [भोजपत्र] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Betula alnoides Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don from the Betulaceae (Birch) family having the following synonyms: Betula affinis, Betula nitida. For the possible medicinal usage of bhojpatra, 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.
Bhojpatra [भोजपत्र] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bhojpatra in India is the name of a plant defined with Betula alnoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Betulaster acuminata Spach (among others).
2) Bhojpatra is also identified with Betula utilis It has the synonym Betula bhojpattra var. latifolia Regel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Das Pflanzenreich (1904)
· Nouv. Mém. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou (1861)
· Linnaea (1832)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1899)
· Plantae Wilsonianae (1916)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores, or ‘Descriptions and figures of a select number of unpublished East Indian plants’ (1830)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bhojpatra, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryBhojpatra in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) the bark of the birch tree (which was used to write on in olden times); ~[vriksha] the birch tree..—bhojpatra (भोजपत्र) is alternatively transliterated as Bhojapatra.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+12): Padmakin, Pattrapushpaka, Rakshapattra, Bhurja, Mriducarmin, Citrapattra, Kavacapatra, Mridutvac, Chattrapattra, Vidyadala, Bhutaghna, Pattranga, Sucarman, Pittala, Carmavriksha, Carmadruma, Carmivriksha, Bindupattra, Dalanirmoka, Bhurjja.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Bhojpatra; (plurals include: Bhojpatras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 5 - Śrīnivāsa Enchanted on Seeing Padmāvatī < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]