Nichula: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nichula 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 Nichula has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Nicula. It further has the optional forms Ni-chula, Nichūla and Ni-chūla.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNichula in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Spreng. from the Lecythidaceae (Brazilnut) family having the following synonyms: Eugenia racemosa. For the possible medicinal usage of nichula, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nichula in India is the name of a plant defined with Baccaurea courtallensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pierardia macrostachya Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Nichula is also identified with Barringtonia racemosa It has the synonym Butonica caffra Miers (etc.).
3) Nichula is also identified with Calamus rotang It has the synonym Palmijuncus monoecus Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London, Botany (1875)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1976)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1912)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nichula, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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: Nichulaka, Nichulam, Niculakam, Niculapuri.
Full-text: Raktamanjara.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Nichula, Ni-chula, Nichūla, Ni-chūla; (plurals include: Nichulas, chulas, Nichūlas, chūlas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 75 - Rama reaches the Lake Pampa < [Book 3 - Aranya-kanda]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XVI - The medical treatment of Abscesses and Tumours
Chapter XI - The diseases of the urinary tracts
Chapter XII - The medical treatment of abscesses sequeling Prameha
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter VII - Description and preparation medicated drums
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter LI - Symptoms and Treatment of Asthma (Shvasa) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 12 - Mercurial operations (10): Swallowing of metals of Mercury (grasana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)