Dirghashuka, Dīrghaśūka, Dirgha-shuka: 5 definitions
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Dirghashuka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Dīrghaśūka can be transliterated into English as Dirghasuka or Dirghashuka, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Āyurveda and botanyDīrghaśūka (दीर्घशूक) is a Sanskrit word for a species of rice (śāli) which is said to have a superior quality, according to Caraka in his Carakasaṃhitā sūtrasthāna (chapter 27), a classical Ayurvedic work. The literal translation of the word “having long awns or beards”, it is composed of the words dīrgha (‘long’) and śūka (‘awn’ or ‘bristle’). The plant Dīrghaśūka is part of the Śūkadhānyavarga group of medicinal plants, referring to the “group of awned grains”. Caraka defined such groups (vargas) based on the dietic value of the plant.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Dirghashuka in India is the name of a plant defined with Oryza sativa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oryza sativa subsp. indica Kato (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Agric. Trop. (1956)
· Journal de Botanique, rédigé par une société de botanistes (1813)
· Indian Forester (1952)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1984)
· The Flora of British India (1896)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dirghashuka, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English DictionaryDīrghaśūka (दीर्घशूक):—[=dīrgha-śūka] [from dīrgha] m. ‘having l° awns or beards’, a sort of rice, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Shuka, Dirgha.
Starts with: Dirghashukaka.
Full-text: Shukadhanyavarga, Shali.
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Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27a - The group of awned cereals (Shukadhanya—monocotyledons) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)