Heaven: From 1 Different Sources
(American) From paradise; from the sky
Heavely, Heavenly, Hevean, Hevan, Heavynne, Heavenli, Heavenlie, Heavenleigh, Heavenlee, Heavenley, Heavenlea, Heavyn
(Irish) Heaven’s messenger; angel Aingealag... aingeal
(Greek) Form of Angela, meaning “a heavenly messenger; an angel” Angeline, Angelyn, Angelene, Angelin, Angelena... angelina
(Hawaiian) Cloud from heaven Aolaney, Aolanee, Aolaniah, Aolanie, Aolany, Aolanya, Aolania, Aolanea, Aolanea... aolani
(Spanish) From the altar of heaven Aricela, Arcilla, Aracelia, Arcelia, Aracely, Araseli, Arasely, Arceli, Aracelli, Aracele, Aracelea... araceli
(Basque) Sprinkled with dew from heaven; resembling a rose Arrose... arrosa
(Spanish) Refers to the Virgin Mary’s assumption into heaven... asunción
(American) From the heavens Avarie, Avary, Avarey, Avaree, Avarea, Avarye... avari
(Latin) A heavenly daughter Celesta, Celestia, Celesse, Celestiel, Celisse, Celestina, Celestyna, Celestine, Celestyne, Celestielle, Celestyn, Ciel... celeste
(Latin) In mythology, one of the daughters of Atlas who was turned into a star of the Pleiades constellation; feminine form of Celino; of the heavens; form of Selena, meaning “of the moon” Celena, Celinna, Celene, Celenia, Celenne, Celicia, Celinda, Calina, Celine... celina
(Italian) Form of Angela, meaning “a heavenly messenger; an angel” Dangela, Deangellis, Deangelis, Diangelis... dangelis
(German) Feminine form of Engel; a heavenly messenger; an angel Engelia, Engelea, Engelina, Engelyna, Engeleena, Engeleana, Engella... engela
(Arabic) A heavenly messenger Harithah, Haarithe, Haaritheh, Harithe... haarithah
Aegle marmelosRutaceaeSan: Bilva, Sriphal Hin, Ben, Ass: Bael Mal: KoovalamTam: Vilvam Mar,Ben: BaelaTel: Marendu, BilvaponduGuj: BilviphalKan: BilvapatraImportance: Bael or Bengal quince is a deciduous sacred tree, associated with Gods having useful medicinal properties, especially as a cooling agent. This tree is popular in ‘Shiva’ and ‘Vishnu’ temples and it can be grown in every house. Its leaves are trifoliate symbolizing the ‘Thrimurthies’-Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, with spear shaped leaflets resembling “Thrisoolam” the weapon of Lord Shiva. Many legends, stories and myths are associated with this tree. The leaflets are given to devotees as ‘prasadam’ in Shiva temples and as ‘Tulasi’ in Vishnu temples.Every part of the tree is medicinal and useful. The roots are used in many Ayurvedic medicines for curing diabetes and leprosy. It is an ingredient of the ‘dasamoola’. The Bark is used to cure intestinal disorders. Leaves contain an alkaloid rutacin which is hypoglycaemic.‘Two leaves before breakfast’ is said to keep diabetes under control. Leaves and fruits are useful in controlling diarrhoea and dysentery. Fruit pulp is used as ‘shampoo’ and cooling agent. It is also a rich source of carbohydrate, protein, fat, fibre, minerals and vitamin B and C. Fruit pulp is used to cure mouth ulcers as it is the richest natural source of riboflavin (1191 units/ 100 g). ‘Bael sharbat’ is prepared by mixing the fruit pulp with sugar, water and tamarind juice, which is very useful for stomach and intestinal disorders. The rind of the fruit is used for dyeing and tanning. The aromatic wood is used to make pestles in oil and sugar mills and also to make agricultural implements (Rajarajan, 1997).Distribution: Bael tree is native to India and is found growing wild in Sub-Himalayan tracts from Jhelum eastwards to West Bengal, in central and south India. It is grown all over the country, especially in the premises of temples and houses.Botany: Aegle marmelos (Linn.) Corr.ex Roxb. belongs to the citrus family Rutaceae. The golden coloured bael fruit resembles a golden apple and hence the generic name Aegle. The specific name marmelos is derived from marmelosin contained in the fruit (Nair, 1997). Aegle marmelos is a medium sized armed deciduous tree growing upto 8m in height with straight sharp axillary thorns and yellowish brown shallowly furrowed corky bark. Leaves are alternate, trifoliate and aromatic; leaflets ovate or ovate-lanceolate, crenate, pellucid- punctate, the laterals subsessile and the terminal long petioled. Flowers are greenish-white, sweet scented, borne on axillary panicles. Fruit is globose, woody berry with golden yellow rind when ripe. Seeds are numerous oblong, compressed and embedded in the orange brown sweet gummy pulp.Agrotechnology: Bael comes up well in humid tropical and subtropical climate. It grows on a wide range of soils from sandy loam to clay loam. North Indian varieties are preferred to South Indian types for large scale cultivation. Twelve varieties are cultivated in North India for their fruits. Kacha, Ettawa, Seven Large, Mirsapuri and Deo Reo Large are varieties meant specially for ‘Sharbat’. The plant is propagated mainly by seeds and rarely by root cuttings. Seeds are freshly extracted from ripe fruits after removing the pulp and then dried in sun. Seeds are soaked in water for 6 hours and sown on seed beds which are covered with rotten straw and irrigated regularly. Seeds germinate within 15-20 days. One month old seedlings can be transplanted into polybags which can be planted in the field after 2 months. Budded or grafted plants as well as new saplings arising from injured roots can also be used for planting. Grafted plants start yielding from the 4th year while the trees raised from seeds bear fruits after 7-10 years. Planting is done in the main field with onset of monsoon in June-July at a spacing of 6-8m. Pits of size 50cm3 are dug. Pits are filled with a mixture of top soil and 10kg of well decomposed FYM and formed into a heap. Seedlings are transplanted in the middle of the heap and mulched. Chemical fertilisers are not usually applied. The dose of organic manure is increased every year till 50kg/tree of 5 years or more. Regular irrigation and weeding are required during early stages of growth. No serious pests and diseases are noted in the crop. Bael tree flowers during April. The flowers are aromatic with pleasant and heavenly odour. The fruits are set and slowly develop into mature fruits. Fruits are seen from October-March. A single tree bears 200-400 fruits each weighing 1-2 kg. Roots can be collected from mature trees of age 10 years or more. Tree is cut down about 1m from the ground. The underground roots are carefully dug out. Roots with the attached wood is then marketed (Rajarajan,1997).Properties and activity: Bael is reported to contain a number of coumarins, alkaloids, sterols and essential oils. Roots and fruits contain coumarins such as scoparone, scopoletin, umbelliferone, marmesin and skimmin. Fruits, in addition, contain xanthotoxol, imperatorin and alloimperatorin and alkaloids like aegeline and marmeline identified as N-2-hydroxy-2- 4 - (3’,3’-dimethyl allyloxy) phenyl ethyl cinnamide. - sitosterol and its glycoside are also present in the fruits. Roots and stem barks contain a coumarin - aegelinol. Roots also contain psoralen, xanthotoxin, 6,7-dimethoxy coumarin, tembamide, mermin and skimmianine. Leaves contain the alkaloids - O-(3,3-dimethyl allyl)-halfordinol, N-2-ethoxy-2 (4-methoxy phenyl) ethyl cinnamide, N-2-methoxy-2-(4-3’,3’-dimethyl allyloxy) phenyl ethyl cinnamide, N- 2-4-(3’,3’-dimethyl allyloxy) phenyl ethyl cinnamide, N-2-hydroxy-2- 4-(3’,3’-dimethyl allyloxy) phenyl ethyl cinnamide, N-4-methoxy steryl cinnamide and N-2-hydroxy-2-(4- hydroxy phenyl) ethyl cinnamide. Mermesinin, rutin and -sitosterol - -D-glucoside are also present in the leaves (Husain et al, 1992).Root, bark, leaves and fruits are hypoglycaemic, astringent and febrifuge. Root, stem and bark are antidiarrhoeal and antivenin. Leaf is antiinflammatory, expectorant, anticatarrhal, antiasthamatic, antiulcerous and ophthalmic. Flower is emetic. Unripe fruit is stomachic and demulcent. Ripe fruit is antigonorrhoeal, cardiotonic, restorative, laxative, antitubercular, antidysenteric and antiscorbutic. Seed is anthelmintic and antimicrobial (Warrier et al, 1993).... bael
(Hawaiian) Of the heavenly dew Haunanie, Haunany, Haunaney, Haunanee, Haunanea... haunani
(Arabic) A heaven-sent daughter; one who shines with light Inarah, Innara, Inarra, Innarra... inara
(Turkish) From the heavenly gardens Irema, Ireme, Iremia, Iremea... irem
(Hebrew) A gift from heaven Jantje... jaantje
(Arabic) From the garden of heaven Jannate, Jannata, Jannatia, Jannatea, Jennet, Jenneta, Jennetia, Jennetea... jannat
Gunpowder tea is a Chinese tea made in Zhejiang Provence, China. It’s a form of green tea made out of withered, steamed, rolled and dried leaves. The name of gunpowder tea was given due to the fact that the small leaves which are tightly rolled into small round pellets, look like gunpowder.
Gunpowder tea, like most green teas, comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant, which is a small leaved bush with many stems that can reach to almost 3 meters.
There are many types of
gunpowder tea, judging by the type of the leaves:
- Pingshui gunpowder which is the most common type, has larger pellets and a more powerful flavor. It is sold as Temple of Heaven Gunpowder.
- Formosa Gunpowder which is grown in Taiwan. Its fragrance is very close to the Taiwanese oolong tea.
- Ceylon Gunpowder is produced at high altitudes in Sri Lanka.
Brewing Gunpowder Tea
There are many ways to brew
gunpowder tea, but the most handy and common preparation is by putting 1 tablespoon of gunpowder leaves for every 5 ounces of water. The gunpowder must be steeped up to 1-2 minutes into water, boiled at 160 degrees. After that, it can be streamed and served.
It is not recommended to put milk or sweeteners in it such as honey or sugar, since the tea already has a soft honey flavor.
What does Gunpowder Tea contain?
Gunpowder tea, since it is classified as a green tea, it shares all of the components of classic green tea, mainly antioxidant ingredients such as green tea catechins (GTC).
The importance of antioxidants is very high since they find and eliminate disease-causing free radicals that can develop cancer or even damage the DNA structure.
Benefits of Gunpowder Tea
Because antioxidants fight free-radicals, the
gunpowder tea helps maintaining your general health.
- It helps fight cancer due to the fact that antioxidants neutralize and reduce the damage that free radicals can cause to cells.
- Prevents type II diabetes due to the fact that green tea may improve insulin sensibility and glucose tolerance.
- It can also be used for treating loose digestion or indigestion. The antioxidants help reduce inflammations that are associated with ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease.
- Heals wounds and controls bleeding because of the strong fluoride content.
- Slows aging process.
Gunpowder Tea side effects
The general side effects that
gunpowder tea can have are the same as the ones normal green tea present, such as nausea or stomach ache. Since it has caffeine,gunpowder tea can cause insomnia, nervousness or irritability, so avoid drinking it in the evening or before bed.
Also it can cause iron deficiency, which is why people who take iron supplements are strongly advised not to drink any type of green tea, or to drink it at least 2 hours before taking the supplements or 4 hours after taking them.
All in all,
gunpowder tea has more benefits for your health than side effects. It is good to drinkgunpowder tea, because it helps your immune system and provides you with all the vitamins you need in order to stay healthy.... gunpowder tea - a popular chinese green tea
(Hawaiian) From the heavens Kalanie, Kalany, Kalaney, Kalanee, Kaloni, Kalonie, Kalonee, Kalony, Kaloney, Keilana, Keilani, Kalanea, Kalonea... kalani
(Polynesian) Child of the heavens... kaula
(Hawaiian) From the sky; one who is heavenly Lanikai... lani
(Hawaiian) Child of heaven; adorned with heavenly flowers Leia, Lalani, Leilanie, Leilanee, Leilaney, Leilany, Lalanie, Lalaney, Lalanee, Lalany, Leilanea, Lalanea... leilani
(Polynesian) Sent from heaven Lulanie, Lulaney, Lulany, Lulanee, Lulanea... lulani
(Arabic) A heavenly messenger; an angel Melak... melek
(Indian) A heavenly maiden Menacka, Menakah, Menakia... menaka
(Tibetan) Sent from heaven Michewah... michewa
(Persian) Child of heaven... minau
(American) Child from heaven... nevaeh
(Indian) Of the heavens... niloufer
(Hawaiian) Form of Kalani, meaning “from the heavens” Okalanie, Okalany, Okalaney, Okalanee, Okaloni, Okalonie, Okalonee, Okalony, Okaloney, Okeilana, Okelani, Okelani, Okelanie, Okelany, Okelaney, Okelanee, Okalanea, Okalonea, Okelanea... okalani
(English) Form of Angela, meaning “a heavenly messenger; an angel” Ongelica, Ongelina, Ongelique, Onjela, Onjelika, Ongella, Ongelita, Ongeline, Ongelyn, Ongelene, Ongelin, Ongelia, Onge, Onga, Ongel, Ongele, Ongelee, Ongelena, Ongeles, Ongeletta, Ongelette, Ongeli, Ongelika, Ongeliki, Ongilia, Ongelisa, Ongelita, Ongell, Ongelle, Ongelynn, Ongie, Ongyalka, Onielka, Onjelica, Onjelita, Onnjel, Onjella... ongela
(Greek) A heavenly woman Ouraniah, Ouranea, Ouraneah, Ouraniya, Ouraniyah... ourania
(Hindi) Of the heavens Sawra... saura
(African / Hebrew) One who is fulfilled / from heaven Semirah, Semeera, Semyra, Semeira, Semeyra, Semeara... semira
(American) From the heavens... sky
(Japanese) Of the heavens... sorano
(Hindi) An auspicious Apsara (heavenly nymph)... subhuja
(Indian) An auspicious Apsara (heavenly nymph) Surotamma, Surotamah... surotama
(Hawaiian) Of the heavenly rain Ualanie, Ualany, Ualaney, Ualanee, Ualanea, Ualania, Ualana... ualani
(Greek) From the heavens; in mythology, the muse of astronomy Uraniah, Uraniya, Urainia, Urainiah, Uraina, Uranya, Uranie... urania
(Indian) Born at dawn; in mythology, the daughter of heaven, and the name of a demon princess Ushah, Ushas, Ushai... usha
(Hawaiian) A heavenly adornment Wehilanie, Wehilany, Wehilaney, Wehilanee, Wehilanea, Wehilaneah... wehilani
(Norse) The tree that binds Earth, heaven, and hell... yggsdrasil
(Russian / Slavic) Born at sunrise / in mythology, the goddess of beauty; the heavenly bride Zarya, Zariah, Zaryah... zaria
(English) A heavenly woman Zayleigh, Zayli, Zaylie, Zaylea, Zayleah, Zayley, Zayly, Zalee, Zaleigh, Zalie, Zali, Zaley, Zaly, Zalea, Zaleah... zaylee
“Bread of Heaven” Tamarix mannifera, ehr. Believed to be the food of the Old-Testament Israelites during their 40 years wanderings through the wilderness. “Even to this day a “manna” falls like dew or hoar frost and lands like beads on grass, stones and twigs. It is sweet like honey and sticks to the teeth. A secretion exuded from the tamarisk trees and bushes when pierced by a certain kind of plant-louse or small insect which lives off the tree indigenous to Sinai. They exude a kind of resinous exudation the shape and size of a coriander seed. When it falls to the ground it is white in colour but later becomes a yellowish browny. When left a long time it solidifies, tastes like honey, and is an exportable commodity. Carefully preserved it is the perfect ‘iron ration’ keeping indefinitely as discovered by the Arabs since biblical times.” (Dr Werner Keller, “The Bible as History”, Pub: Hodder and Stoughton) ... manna
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