Undra, Uṇḍra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Undra 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaUṇḍra (उण्ड्र).—(M) (uṭram) A place in South India. Sahadeva subjugated this place. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 31, Verse 71). People of Uṇḍram were present at the Rājasūya of Yudhiṣṭhira with presents. (Mahābhārata Vana Parva, Chapter 51, Verse 22).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Undra in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia intsia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa caesia L. (among others).
2) Undra is also identified with Mimosa hamata It has the synonym Mimosa quadrivalvis L. var. hamata (Willd.) Beard.
3) Undra is also identified with Mimosa rubicaulis It has the synonym Mimosa intsia sensu auct. non L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5250)
· Species Plantarum.
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1783)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Undra, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Umdrane, Undrachi, Undrachi-kan, Undrakampa, Undrapushpa.
Ends with (+19): Acacia chundra, Asundra, Aundra, Catuhpundra, Catutpundra, Chakundra, Chucundra, Cundra, Dundra, Ekundra, Gundra, Hundra, Kalarumdra, Kashapaundra, Laskari-mundra, Lundra, Mundra, Nalla sundra, Pancapundra, Parirumdra.
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