Achara, Āchāra, Acharà: 1 definition
Introduction:
Achara 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 Achara has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Acara. It further has the optional forms A-chara, Ā-chara, Ā-chāra, Āchāra, Achāra, Āchara and Achārā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Achara in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
2) Achara is also identified with Pennisetum purpureum It has the synonym Gymnotrix nitens Andersson (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Hongkongensis (1861)
· Journal of Japanese Grassland Science (1991)
· Nomenclator Botanicus (1797)
· Observationes Botanicae (1789)
· Journal of the Faculty of Science: University of Tokyo, Botany (1930)
· Zeitschrift für Naturwissenschaften (1907)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Achara, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: A, Chaara, Chara, Cara.
Starts with (+17): Acara, Acaraccavati, Acarai, Acarajagat, Acarakantam, Acarakkallan, Acarakkalli, Acarakkanakku, Acarakkovai, Acaralakshana, Acaralinkam, Acaram, Acaramudra, Acarancey, Acaranirupana, Acaraparan, Acarapocan, Acarappilai, Acarappotu, Acarati.
Full-text (+20): Acara, Charika, Oke achara, Achara mili, Achara oyibo, Ritvacara, Achara mmako, Achara nwankita, Acaramudra, Mkpo achara, Dinacara, Anachara, Strishudracara, Acaralakshana, Accarakkayccal, Acarajagat, Visheshacara, Stryacara, Acaravinai, Acaraccavati.
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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
An integrated approach to cancer management < [2018, Issue VII, July]
Understanding the role of kapha in urusthambha and its chikitsa < [2021, Issue 7, July]
Role of achara rasayana - in prevention and cure the diseases < [2013, Issue 6 Nov- Dec]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 10.11 < [Section II - Mixed Castes]
Verse 6.49 < [Section VI - Procedure of going forth as a Wandering Mendicant]
Verse 4.231 < [Section XV - Charity]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 8 - Country of Fa-li-pi (Valabhi) < [Book XI - Twenty-three Countries]
Chapter 3 - Country of Mo-ho-la-ch’a (Maharashtra) < [Book XI - Twenty-three Countries]
Chapter 13 - Country of ’An-ta-lo (Andhra) < [Book X - Seventeen Countries]
Role of Achara Rasayana in Chittodvega < [Volume 26 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2007]
Role of Achara Rasayana and Sadvrta in the Prevention of AIDS < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]
A clinical studiy of yoni vyapads with special referance to shothaj yoni rogas < [Volume 18 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1999]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An outlook to applicability of achar rasayana in day to day life < [2020: Volume 9, February issue 2]
Efficacy of achara rasayana for mental health issues from pragyaparadha. < [2023: Volume 12, June issue 9]
Ayurveda key for healthy longer life < [2018: Volume 7, August issue 15]