Mesua ferrea: 3 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Ayurveda
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Mesua ferrea 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.

In Hinduism

Ayurveda (science of life)

Cosmetics, Perfumery, Skin care and other Ayurvedic Beauty treatments

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Critical review of Ayurvedic Varṇya herbs

Mesua ferrea (Sanskrit: nāgakesara) potentially useful for cosmetics.—Mesua ferrea, although not popular as a skin care herb, the scientific screening of this plant has confirmed its antioxidant, blood purifier effect along with its potential use in cosmetics. Phytochemically, phenyl coumarins, xanthones, triterpenoids, flavanoids are mainly held responsible for its biological activity. A study has revealed its potent antioxidant activity comparable to that of standard ascorbic acid. In another study solvent extract of chestnut flowers (chestnut tree being the english name of Nāgakesara) has shown to exhibit remarkable mushroom tyrosinase inhibitiory activity as effectively as arbutin and protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays making it a strong candidate for use in cosmetics.

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient India

Mesua ferrea (in Sanskrit: Nāga) is used in various bio-organical recipes for plant mutagenesis such as manipulating the scent of flowers, according to the Vṛkṣāyurveda by Sūrapāla (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.—Accordingly, “All types of flowering plants produce excellent fragrance if earth strongly scented by their own flowers is filled around the base (of the trees) and then fed with water mixed with Cyperus rotundus, Erythrina stricta, and Valeriana wallichii leaves. The same treatment used in the evening at their blossoming time along with fat, milk, blood and water extract of Saussurea lappa intensifies the natural fragrance of the blossoms of Calophyllum inophyllum, Mesua ferrea [e.g., Nāga], Mimusops elengi, etc.”.

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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)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)

Mesua ferrea L. is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Calophyllum nagassarium Burm.f., Mesua nagassarium (Burm.f.) Kosterm., Mesua roxburghii Wight.

References regarding Mesua ferrea L. for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· FBI (1872)
· Ceylon Journal of Science, Biological Sciences (1976)
· Indian J. Forest. (1984)
· Taxon (1986)

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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.

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Medicines (d): Flowers (Puṣpa) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]

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Chapter 5 - The prescribed disposal of articles of worship (dravya-vidhāna)

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Chapter 43 - Establishment of Bhaṭṭāditya < [Section 2 - Kaumārikā-khaṇḍa]

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