Hijjala: 8 definitions
Introduction:
Hijjala 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsHijjala in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Spreng. from the Lecythidaceae (Brazilnut) family having the following synonyms: Eugenia racemosa. For the possible medicinal usage of hijjala, 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.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Hijjala in India is the name of a plant defined with Baccaurea courtallensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pierardia macrostachya Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Hijjala is also identified with Barringtonia racemosa It has the synonym Butonica inclyta Miers (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1912)
· Characteres Generum Plantarum (1775)
· Kew Bulletin (1995)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Flora of the British India (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hijjala, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionaryHijjala (啶灌た啶溹啶溹げ).鈥擭ame of a tree (commonly called Hijjal.)
Derivable forms: 丑颈箩箩补濒补岣� (啶灌た啶溹啶溹げ啶�).
See also (synonyms): hijja.
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English DictionaryHijjala (啶灌た啶溹啶溹げ).鈥攎.
(-濒补岣�) A plant, commonly Hijjal, (Barringtonia acutangula.)
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryHijjala (啶灌た啶溹啶溹げ):鈥擺from hijja] m. the Hijjal tree, [Pa帽car膩tra] ([varia lectio]), [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasi峁僪a, hal膩yudha, hemacandra, etc.]
: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English DictionaryHijjala (啶灌た啶溹啶溹げ):鈥�(濒补岣�) 1. m. Idem.
[Sanskrit to German]
Sanskrit, also spelled 啶膏啶膏啶曕啶むぎ啷� (蝉补峁僺办峁泃补尘), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Kannada-English dictionary
: Alar: Kannada-English corpusHijjala (嗖灌部嗖溹硩嗖溹膊):鈥擺noun] the middle sized, evergreen tree Barringtonia acutangula of Lecythidaceae family, the wood of which is used in boat building.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Adala, Ijjala, Hijja, Ambuja, Hingula, Nicula, Nadikanta, Dirghapattraka, Shalmalyadi, Nadija, Kumarapura, Dhanada, Rakta, Katipaya, Jalaja.
Relevant text
Search found 9 books and stories containing Hijjala; (plurals include: Hijjalas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Nicula (barringtonia acutangula linn. gaertn.) < [2014: Volume 3, July supplementary issue 5]
Emetic effect of of hijjal (barringtonia acutangula linn) - a drug review < [2018: Volume 7, June issue 11]
Antifungal and antimicrobial activity of Barringtonia acutangula fruit. < [2017: Volume 6, January issue 1]
Amarakoshodghatana of Kshirasvamin (study) (by A. Yamuna Devi)
Date of K峁Ｄ玶asv膩min < [Chapter 2 - K峁Ｄ玶asv膩min: Life and Works]
Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXI - Medical treatment of cuts, wounds, scalds, burns, etc. < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of charaka samhita < [Volume 9, issue 6 (2021)]
A review on Priya Nighantu < [Volume 12, issue 8 (2024)]
Scientific review on Virechana Dravya (Purgative Drugs) of Charaka Samhita < [Volume 11, issue 11 (2023)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Vishahara dravyas in madanapala nighantu 鈥� a review article < [2021, Issue 12, December]