Jasmine: 4 definitions

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Jasmine 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.

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Ayurveda (science of life)

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

Source: Asian Agri-History: Drumavichitrikaranam—The Ancient Approach to Plant Mutagenesis

Jasmine trees were manipulated in order to hasting its flowering, which was one of the technologies known to ancient Indian agriculturists, which presents a safe technology and methodology regarding organic agriculture, according to treatises (such as the Vrikshayurveda). One such technology was to hasten the flowering of jasmine: Mulching with hay can hasten the flowering of jasmine, according to Lokopakāra. This can be of great use to the perfume industry, where jasmine has a high demand due to its fragrance.

Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)

Source: archive.org: The Elephant Lore of the Hindus

Jasmine can be denoted by the Sanskrit term Mālatī (and whose smell is said to resemble the odor of certain elephants), according to the 15th century Matangalila composed by Nilakantha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “11. Who has the odor of Pentapetes phoenicea, rice, sesame, keketaka-flowers (Pandanus odoratissimus), or mālatī (a jasmine), whose uvula is adorned (with spots), patient of pain, flesh-eating, fond of kind words, who even if angered is quickly appeased, he is (like) the Vaiśya (artisan) caste”.

Unclassified Ayurveda definitions

Source: Ancient Science of Life: Determination of Antimicrobial Potential of Five Herbs used in Ayurveda

Jasmine refers to the medicinal plant known as Jasminum officinale Linn., the tender leaves of which is known in Ayurveda for its antimicrobial activity.

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Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda 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)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Jasmine in English is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum sambac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nyctanthes undulata L. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1991)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1992)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Flora (1864)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Jasmine, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.

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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 131 books and stories containing Jasmine, Jasmines; (plurals include: Jasmines, Jasmineses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Text 9.7 < [Chapter 9 - Ornaments of Sound]

Text 6.5 < [Chapter 6 - Third-rate Poetry and Super-excellent Poetry]

Text 10.230 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]

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Molecular characterization of jasmine species by rapd molecular markers < [2014: Volume 3, November issue 9]

A review on aromatherapy < [2019: Volume 8, June issue 7]

Phytochemical study and analgesic activity of jasminum sambac < [2023: Volume 12, June issue 9]

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Story of Two Brothers: Mahākāla and Cūlakāla < [Chapter 43 - Forty-one Arahat-Mahatheras and their Respective Etadagga titles]

Part 1 - Story of Sumana, the Flower Seller of Rājagaha < [Chapter 21 - Story of Sumana, Aggidatta and Jambuka]

Part 6 - Story of Cūlasubhaddā and her Father-in-Law, Ugga < [Chapter 35 - Story of Māra]

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