Significance of Plant name
The term "Plant name" encompasses various aspects across Ayurveda, Jyotisha, and Science. In Ayurveda, it denotes the nomenclature for flower-medicines, while Jyotisha references specific plants like Garudavega. In a scientific context, it refers to the diverse names assigned to plant species that differ by culture and language, leading to nomenclatural confusion. Additionally, plant names in both Sanskrit and Latin highlight the identification and uses of plants, emphasizing their cultural significance in traditional medicine.
Synonyms: Botanical name, Scientific name
In Dutch: Plantnaam; In Finnish: Kasvin nimi; In Spanish: Nombre de la planta
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Hindu concept of 'Plant name'
In Hinduism, the term "Plant name" signifies the different names attributed to flower-medicines in medicinal texts, alongside specific references like Garudavega, highlighting their significance in traditional healing practices.
From: Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine)
(1) The various nomenclatures for flower-medicines found in the Chapters on Medicine.[1]