Chamba: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chamba 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.
Ambiguity: Although Chamba has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Camba.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chamba in India 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).
2) Chamba is also identified with Jasminum officinale It has the synonym Jasminum officinale var. tibeticum C.Y. Wu (etc.).
3) Chamba is also identified with Michelia champaca It has the synonym Sampacca suaveolens Kuntze (etc.).
4) Chamba in South America is also identified with Campomanesia lineatifolia It has the synonym Psidium lineatifolium (Ruiz & Pav.) Pers. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopsis Plantarum (1806)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1992)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1991)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Hort. Suburb. Calcutt. (1845)
· Trans. Am. Phil. Soc.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chamba, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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 (+72): Campa, Campacivan, Campai, Campaikkonkani, Campakam, Campakkattalai, Campal-atiperunal, Campalacci, Campalakkaran, Campalam, Campalanki, Campalantin, Campalappatti, Campalattukkiru, Campalmontan, Campalotti, Campaluppu, Campalvalai, Campam, Campamurtti.
Ends with (+70): Amerikkancampa, Anantancampa, Anna-tanacampa, Anumantaccampa, Aranaiccampa, Arikkancampa, Avaram-pucampa, Campa, Cannaccampa, Carappaliccampa, Cataiccampa, Cem-pavalacampa, Cemalaiccampa, Cencampa, Cinnaccampa, Cirakaccampa, Cirankaccampa, Ciru-palaicampa, Civancampa, Cukatacucampa.
Full-text (+68): Ser, Cola, Kapha, Guracaraka, Kumosa, Bandhana, Caba, Bandheja, Goracaraka, Lagana, Garca, Vaksha, Kunnu, Gahna, Gohara, Gharahana, Pomda, Kunu, Khala, Ukka.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Chamba; (plurals include: Chambas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rivers in Ancient India (study) (by Archana Sarma)
10. The river Puruṣṇī or Ravi or Irāvatī and its present status < [Chapter 6 - Changing trends of the Rivers from Vedic to Purāṇic Age]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 13 - An Awakening and a Glimpse into the Future < [Part 1 - Three Visions]
Chapter 49 - A Race against Time and Obstacles < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]
Chapter 47 - Critical Days < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]
Selected Examples of Indian Painting and Sculpture < [July-August 1931]
Ananda Kentish Coomaraswamy < [July – September 1977]
Studies in Rajput Painting < [September-October, 1929]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
30. Michelia champaca, Linn. < [Magnoliaceae (magnolia family)]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Temple as Landlord < [Chapter 2 - Temples: Role and Influence]