Aupaka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Aupaka 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
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesAupaka (औपक) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. VI.10.67) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Aupaka) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Aupaka in Hawaii is the name of a plant defined with Scaevola taccada in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lobelia frutescens Mill. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1856)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1839)
· Phil. J. Sci. (1912)
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1929)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1839)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aupaka, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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: Aupakakshiki, Aupakalapya, Aupakarana, Aupakarika, Aupakarnika, Aupakarya, Aupakaryya, Aupakayana, Aupakayanasmriti.
Ends with: Pandusaupaka, Saupaka.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Aupaka; (plurals include: Aupakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.1. Use of Candana (Sandal) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 11 - Examination of Gems that are to be entered into the Treasury < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
List of Mahabharata tribes (by Laxman Burdak)