Saraca asoca: 2 definitions

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Saraca asoca 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

Ayurveda (science of life)

Agriculture (Krishi) and Vrikshayurveda (study of Plant life)

: Shodhganga: Drumavichitrikarnam鈥擯lant mutagenesis in ancient India

Saraca asoca (buds) (in Sanskrit: A艣oka) is used in a recipe for producing fragrance (gandha-samutpatti), according to the 痴峁沰峁Ｄ乱耻谤惫别诲补 by S奴rap膩la (1000 CE): an encyclopedic work dealing with the study of trees and the principles of ancient Indian agriculture.鈥擜ccordingly: 鈥淚f mud, scented with buds of Saraca asoca [e.g., A艣oka-kalik膩], etc. is filled at the root, trees get a very attractive and strong fragrance鈥�.

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膧yurveda (啶嗋く啷佮ぐ啷嵿さ啷囙う, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of 膧yurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Biology (plants and animals)

: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Latin names; Binomial nomenclature)

Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde is the name of a plant defined in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in modern medicine, Ayurveda, and other local traditions or folk medicine. It has the following synonyms: Jonesia asoca Roxb., Jonesia confusa Hassk., Jonesia pinnata Willd., Saraca asoca (Roxb.) Willd., Saraca confusa (Hassk.) Backer, Saraca indica L., Saraca indica sensu Bedd., Saraca indica sensu auctt. non L..

References regarding Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity:

· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Asiatic Researches (1795)
· Species Plantarum. (1799)
· Retzia (1855)
· FBI (1878)
· Voorl. School fl. Java (1908)
· Blumea (1968)
· Flora of Ceylon (1991)
· Journal of Natural Medicines (2007)

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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.

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Search found 11 books and stories containing Saraca asoca; (plurals include: Saraca asocas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Ethanolic extract of Saraca asoca leaves against E. coli and S. aureus. < [2018: Volume 7, March special issue 6]

Exploring the medicinal potential of saraca asoca (roxb.) de wilde < [2024: Volume 13, February issue 3]

Phytochemical screening and antibacterial evaluation of Saraca asoca pods. < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]

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Differentiation of Saraca Asoca Crude Drug From Its Adulterant < [Volume 24 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2005]

Plants of ramayana < [Volume 7 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1987]

Plant names 鈥� sanskrit and latin < [Volume 12 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1992]

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Seasonal monitoring of epicatechin, gallic acid in Saraca asoca bark. < [Volume 6 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2015]

Ethnobotanical survey of traditional phytomedicines in Barpeta, Assam. < [Volume 14 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2023]

Cyperus rotundus as a substitute for Aconitum heterophyllum in Ayurveda. < [Volume 1 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2010]

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