Kuchila: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kuchila 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kuchila in India is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos nux-blanda in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos nux-blanda var. hirsuta A.W. Hill (among others).
2) Kuchila is also identified with Strychnos nux-vomica It has the synonym Strychnos spireana Dop (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rumphia (1836)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Taxon (1980)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1917)
· Lloydia (1973)
· Mémoires de la Société Botanique de France (1910)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuchila, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Kuchila dare, Kuchila lata, Kuchila-daru, Kuchilalata.
Full-text: Kuchila lata, Kuchila-daru, Kuchila dare.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Kuchila; (plurals include: Kuchilas). 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 6 - Semi-poison (6): Visha-musti (kuchila) < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Part 3 - Extraction of oil from seeds of Ankota and Bakuchi < [Chapter XXXII - Extraction of oil from seeds]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 19 - Directions for preparing a medicine with ingredients more than one < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)