Varanam, Varaṇam, Vāraṇam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Varanam means something in biology, Tamil. 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 DrugsVaranam in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Crateva magna (Lour.) DC. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family having the following synonyms: Crateva nurvala, Crateva religiosa var. nurvala, Crateva lophosperma. For the possible medicinal usage of varanam, 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) Varanam in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum verum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Camphora mauritiana Lukman. (among others).
2) Varanam is also identified with Crateva magna It has the synonym Triclanthera corymbosa Raf. (etc.).
3) Varanam is also identified with Crateva religiosa It has the synonym Crataeva adansonii DC. (etc.).
4) Varanam is also identified with Crateva roxburghii.
5) Varanam is also identified with Crateva tapia It has the synonym Cleome arborea Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Narrative of travels and discoveries in Northern and Central Africa (1822)
· Phytographia
· Eph. Nat. Cur. Dec.
· Illustrations de la Flore de l’Archipel Indien (1870)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Varanam, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, 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)
Starts with: Varanamala, Varanamale, Varanamalike, Varanamani, Varanamukha.
Ends with: Anusamvaranam, Arishtanivaranam, Avaranam, Cantekavaranam, Cattavaranam, Katanivaranam, Mattavaranam, Nimittavaranam, Pavanivaranam, Piravaranam, Rokanivaranam, Vivaranam.
Full-text: Vidhamana, Vellaivaranan, Cantekavaranam, Nimittavaranam, Varanarekai, Varani, Mattavaranam, Varana, Tayavirutti, Citar.
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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)
Text 2 < [Chapter 3 - Tṛtīya-yāma-sādhana (Pūrvāhna-kālīya-bhajana–niṣṭhā-bhajana)]
Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari (by K. A. Subramania Iyer)
Verse 3.13.14 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (13): Liṅga-samuddeśa (On Gender)]
Verse 3.13.12 < [Book 3 - Pada-kāṇḍa (13): Liṅga-samuddeśa (On Gender)]
Tiruvaymoli (Thiruvaimozhi): English translation (by S. Satyamurthi Ayyangar)
Pasuram 10.5.2 < [Section 5 - Fifth Tiruvaymoli (Kannan Kalal-inai)]
The Sacrifices of Rajasuya, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha (study) (by Aparna Dhar)
Summary of the Soma Sacrifice / Agniṣṭoma < [Chapter 2 - Vedic Sacrifices described in the Śatapatha Brāhmaṇa]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Elephants as commodities of Trade < [Chapter 5]