Karcha: 1 definition
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Karcha 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.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Karcha in India is the name of a plant defined with Pongamia pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cytisus pinnatus L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Jard. Malmaison (1803)
· Flore Forestière de la Cochinchine (1899)
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles: Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
· FBI (1876)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karcha, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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: Kar-calarvelai, Karcakam, Karcappai, Karcari, Karcariram, Karcati, Karcattai, Karcatti, Karcattu, Karcavati, Karcavuram, Karccanai, Karchanna, Karchanua, Karcharika, Karchaw.
Ends with: Bakarcha.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Karcha; (plurals include: Karchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Jain Remains of Ancient Bengal (by Shubha Majumder)
Modern Temples Containing Sculptural Specimens < [Chapter 5 - Jaina Architectural and Sculptural Remains]
Single depiction of Pārśvanātha sculptures < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
Ṛṣabhanātha sculptures with miniature Tīrthaṅkaras and Planetary deities < [Chapter 6 - Iconographic Study of Jaina Sculptural Remains]
Impact of Vedic Culture on Society (by Kaushik Acharya)
Sanskrit Inscriptions (K): The Paramāras < [Chapter 3]
Chart: Movement of Vedic Brāhmaṇas < [Chapter 3]
Sri Krishna-Chaitanya (by Nisikanta Sanyal)
Chapter 1 - Object and Method < [Volume I - Introductory]