Chukra, Chukrā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chukra 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 Chukra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cukra. It further has the optional forms Chukrā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChukra [चुक्र] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rumex vesicarius from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Acetosa vesicaria. For the possible medicinal usage of chukra, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Chukra [ಚುಕ್ರ] in the Kannada language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chukra in India is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Chukra is also identified with Rumex vesicarius.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Candollea (1990)
· Bocconea, Monographiae Herbarii Mediterranei Panormitani (1992)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Berichte des Geobotanischen Institutes der Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Stiftung Rübel (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chukra, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Chukraka, Chukram, Chukramla, Chukraphala, Chukrasia tabularis, Chukravastuka.
Ends with: Shula-vedhi-chukra.
Full-text: Shula-vedhi-chukra, Madhavacikitsa.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Chukra, Chukrā; (plurals include: Chukras, Chukrās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 18 - Fermented non-alcoholics (8): Chukra < [Chapter XXXIII - Spirituous liquors (Sandhana or Samdhana)]
Part 1 - Characteristics of Sandhana or Samdhana (liquors) < [Chapter XXXIII - Spirituous liquors (Sandhana or Samdhana)]
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 6.2.6 < [Sukta 2]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 1 - Definitions of technical terms < [Chapter VII - Enumeration of technical terms]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XXI - Medical Treatment of Ear-disease < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XLVII - Symptoms and Treatment of Alcoholism (Panatyaya) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XLII - Symptoms and Treatment of Abdominal Tumors (Gulma) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]