Saraca asoca: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Saraca asoca 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)
Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)
Source: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam—Plant mutagenesis in ancient IndiaSaraca asoca (buds) (in Sanskrit: Aśoka) is used in a recipe for producing fragrance (gandha-samutpatti), 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: “If mud, scented with buds of Saraca asoca [e.g., Aśoka-kalikā], etc. is filled at the root, trees get a very attractive and strong fragrance”.
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)Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde 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: Jonesia asoca Roxb., Jonesia confusa Hassk., Jonesia pinnata Willd., Saraca asoca (Roxb.) Willd., Saraca confusa (Hassk.) Backer, Saraca indica L., Saraca indica sensu Bedd., Saraca indica sensu auctt. non L..
References regarding Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Asiatic Researches (1795)
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Retzia (1855)
· FBI (1878)
· Voorl. School fl. Java (1908)
· Blumea (1968)
· Flora of Ceylon (1991)
· Journal of Natural Medicines (2007)
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)
Partial matches: Ashoca.
Full-text (+29): Ashoka, Ashopalava, Asokamu, Asogam, Ashok, Asjogam, Kankeli, Ashoke, Asau, Asupala, Gatasokah, Kenkalimara, Vichitrah, Hemapushpa, Asokada, Asogha, Mual-hawih, Indian asoka, Usangid-ba, Tamrapallava.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Saraca asoca; (plurals include: Saraca asocas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
Table: Some of the medicinal plants < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
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