Rochana: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rochana 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 Rochana has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Rocana. It further has the optional forms Rochanā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsRochana [ରୋଚନ] in the Odia language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia bonduc (L.)Roxb. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Caesalpinia crista, Caesalpinia bonducella, Guilandina bonduc. For the possible medicinal usage of rochana, 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) Rochana in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Karangolum mohillae (Tul.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Rochana is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Eriodendron orientale (Spreng.) Kostel. (etc.).
3) Rochana is also identified with Moringa ovalifolia It has the synonym Moringa oleifera Lam. (etc.).
4) Rochana is also identified with Nymphaea rubra It has the synonym Nymphaea rubra Roxb. ex Salisb..
5) Rochana is also identified with Pongamia pinnata It has the synonym Galedupa pungam Blanco (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopseos Plantarum (Persoon) (1805)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 13
· Moringaceae.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rochana, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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: Rocanai, Rochanaka, Rochanamukha, Rochanaphala, Rochanapishachaka.
Ends with (+9): Abhirochana, Anilambhachakshurvairochana, Arochana, Bhaktarochana, Dharmadhatugaganashrivairochana, Durvirochana, Gorochana, Jagadrochana, Jnanavairochana, Lakshanaparvatavairochana, Lakshanaruchiravairochana, Maha Vairochana, Mrigarochana, Pramuditanayanajagadvirochana, Prarochana, Purochana, Pushpapushparochana, Pushparochana, Sarvatathagataprabhamandalavairochana, Shavamrochana.
Full-text: Vaideha, Raucanika, Kshiti, Kitava, Rucaka, Mangalya, Aniruddha, Laghu, Laghvi, Abhisheka.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Rochana, Rochanā; (plurals include: Rochanas, Rochanās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCV - Various other medicinal Recipes (continued) < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter XLIII - Description of the rite of investing an image of Vishnu with the holy thread < [Agastya Samhita]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)