Kunj, Kuñj: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Kunj 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 DrugsKunj [कुंज] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rosa multiflora var. carnea Thory from the Rosaceae (Rose) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kunj, 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) Kunj in India is the name of a plant defined with Artemisia nilagirica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia vulgaris var. nilagirica C.B. Clarke.
2) Kunj is also identified with Holoptelea integrifolia It has the synonym Ulmus integrifolia Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1916)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Nuovo Giornale Botanico Italiano (1926)
· Allergy (1991)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kunj, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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 dictionaryKuñj (कुञ्ज्).—1 P. (kuñjati) To murmur; cf. कूज् (kūj).
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Benfey Sanskrit-English DictionaryKuñj (कुञ्ज्).—i. 1, [Parasmaipada.] To make any inarticulate sound.
— Cf. kūj.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Cappeller Sanskrit-English DictionaryKuñj (कुञ्ज्).—kuñjati murmur.
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryKuñj (कुञ्ज्):—[class] 1. [Parasmaipada] kuñjati, to murmur (= √kūj), [Harṣacarita]
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+93): Kumci, Kumjana, Kumjapakshi, Kumjaragamane, Kumjaragamini, Kumjaraghatavali, Kumjarakula, Kumjavakki, Kumjavana, Kumjige, Kumju, Kuncalatu, Kuncam, Kuncamani, Kuncanaga, Kuncankattu, Kuncaracanam, Kuncarakaranam, Kuncarakkanru, Kuncaram.
Ends with: Nikunj, Sanglak kunj.
Full-text: Sanglak kunj.
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