Mindhal: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mindhal means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
: Shodhganga: A translation of Jhaverchand Meghanis non translated folk talesMindhal refers to 鈥淎 kind of fruit tied on the wrist of bride or bridegroom during the time of marriage to protect would be couple from any evil charm鈥�.鈥擨t is defined in the glossary attached to the study dealing with Gujarat Folk tales composed by Gujarati poet Jhaverchand Meghani (1896-1947)
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Mindhal in India is the name of a plant defined with Catunaregam spinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Randia oxypetala Lindl. (among others).
2) Mindhal is also identified with Gardenia turgida It has the synonym Gardenia montana Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kew Bulletin (1981)
· Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London (1761)
· Gardenia (1780)
· Bot. (1978)
· Flora Indica, or 鈥楧escriptions of Indian Plants鈥� (1832)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mindhal, for example extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Mindhal; (plurals include: Mindhals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A critical review on madanphala (randia dumetorum (retz) poir.) < [Volume 6, Issue 3: May - June 2019]
Ethnobotanical aspects of some plants of aravalli hills in north gujarat < [Volume 21 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2002]
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 35 - Vikram and Khapro < [Part 5 - Rang Chee Barot]