Chudamani, Chūḍāmaṇi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chudamani 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 Chudamani has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cudamani. It further has the optional forms Chūḍāmaṇi, Chuda-mani, Chūḍā-maṇi, Chūḍāmaṇī and Chūḍā-maṇī.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chudamani in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus precatorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abrus wittei Baker f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Kew Bulletin (1970)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1905)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· For. Fl. Punj. (1956)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chudamani, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChudamani is another spelling for चुडामणि [cuḍāmaṇi].—n. a kind of valuable ornament or jewel worn on the head;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chudamanidhara, Cutamani.
Ends with: Chakrachudamani, Chandrachudamani, Cutamani, Harachudamani, Kamachudamani, Nimittacutamani, Paratacutamani, Trinetrachudamani, Vidagdhachudamani, Yokacutamani.
Full-text: Govinda Bhagavatpada, Dharmakirti.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Chudamani, Chūḍāmaṇi, Chuda-mani, Chūḍā-maṇi, Chūḍāmaṇī, Chūḍā-maṇī; (plurals include: Chudamanis, Chūḍāmaṇis, manis, maṇis, Chūḍāmaṇīs, maṇīs). 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 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (113): Chudamani rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Karadi < [Chapter II - Temples of Parantaka I’s Time]
Dravidian Art < [Chapter XIV - Conclusion]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXIV - The Chudamani < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Reality of Life < [January – March, 2006]
Valmiki’s Conception of Teacher-Pupil < [October – December, 2002]
The Golden Age of Hindu-Javanese Art < [September-October 1932]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
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