Guduchi, Guḍūchī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Guduchi means something in 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 Guduchi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Guduci. It further has the optional forms Guḍūchī, Guḍūchi, Guḍuchi and Guḍuchī.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGuduchi [गुडूची] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Tinospora cordifolia from the Menispermaceae (Moonseed) family. For the possible medicinal usage of guduchi, 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.
Guduchi [गुडुची] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.
Guduchi [गुडूची] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Guduchi in India is the name of a plant defined with Tinospora cordifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Menispermum cordifolium Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Indian Journal of Pharmacology (2003)
· Taxon (1980)
· Ethnobotany (2002)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1851)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Guduchi, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Guduchyadi.
Ends with: Kandaguduchi.
Full-text: Amritavalli, Guduci, Amrita, Chinnodbhava, Guducyadi, Vallipancamula, Patoladi, Aragvadhadi, Shyamadi, Tinospora cordifolia.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Guduchi, Guḍūchī, Guḍūchi, Guḍuchi, Guḍuchī; (plurals include: Guduchis, Guḍūchīs, Guḍūchis, Guḍuchis, Guḍuchīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCVIII - Various medicinal compounds disclosed by Hari to Hara < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CXCVII - Preparations of medicinal oils and Ghritas < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXXVI - Medical treatment of the diseases of horses < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 7 - Incineration of iron (26) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 6 - Incineration of iron (1-25) < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Part 5 - Purification of iron < [Chapter IV - Metals (4): Lauha (iron)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Purification of shilajatu < [Chapter IV - Uparasa (4): Shilajatu or Shilajit (bitumen)]
Part 3 - How to take gandhaka < [Chapter VIII - Uparasa (9): Gandhaka (sulphur)]
Part 6 - Use of incinerated mica < [Chapter I - Uparasa (1): Abhra or Abhraka (mica)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 7 - Symptoms and treatment of Urograha
Chapter 26 - Symptoms and treatment of Amavata (gout and rheumatism)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 11 - Mercurial operations (9): Rehabilitation of Mercury (anubasana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
40. Tinospora cordifolia, Miers. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
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