Gandar: 1 definition
Introduction:
Gandar means something in 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Gandar in India is the name of a plant defined with Vetiveria zizanioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaeraphis squarrosa Chase (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, Publie par la Société Philomatique de Paris (1822)
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1904)
· Weed Biology and Management (2002)
· Petite Flore de l’Ouest-Africain (1954)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gandar, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Gamdara, Gamdaragiviya, Gamdarami, Gamdarisina, Gandaradeva, Gandaraditya, Gandaradityadeva, Gandaraga, Gandarau, Gandare, Gandari, Gandaridae, Gandaridara, Gandarin damo, Gandaroga, Gandarupu, Gandarusa.
Ends with: Bhagandar, Camakantar.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Gandar; (plurals include: Gandars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Sittur < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples in Allur < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Temples in Konerirajapuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Uttama Chola’s Time]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Appendix < [Chapter XII - Temples of Kulottunga III’s Time]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 21 - Country of Kien-t’o-lo (Gandhara) < [Book II - Three Countries]