Tree of heaven: 1 definition
Introduction:
Tree of heaven 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Tree of heaven in English is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus altissima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Toxicodendron altissimum Mill., Anacardiaceae (among others).
2) Tree of heaven is also identified with Ailanthus excelsa It has the synonym Pongelion excelsum (Roxb.) Pierre (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Botanical dermatology. (1979)
· Poisonous Plants of the United States. (1975)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Mémoires de l’Académie des Sciences (1786)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tree of heaven, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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)
Partial matches: Tree, Heaven.
Full-text: Bammara, Brimdarakataru, Musimara, Dyutaru, Vatakarappan, Narumaram, Akalu, Pulattavirukkam, Matti-pal, Hirimara, Devavriksha, Pinari, Pi, Kankam, Kamalakara, Akal.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Tree of heaven; (plurals include: Tree of heavens). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 10 - The therapeutics of Epilepsy (apasmara-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 25 - The Origin of Man and Disease (Purusha-samjnaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 15 - The therapeutics of Assimilation disorders (grahani-dosha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Chapter VI - The Vijitāvin Jātaka < [Volume III]
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Chapter IX - Legend of Lakshmi < [Book I]
Harsha-charita (by Bāṇabhaṭṭa)
Vietnamese Buddhist Art (by Nguyen Ngoc Vinh)
7. Buddhist monuments in Indonesia and Borobudur < [Chapter 2 - Similarity of Buddhist monuments in South Vietnam and South East Asia]