Achu, Āchu: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Achu means something in the history of ancient India, 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.

India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Āchu.—(CII 4), same as āsu, the name of a coin; cf. Tamil accu. Note: āchu is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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Āchu.—same as āsu; cf. accu. Note: āchu is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Achu in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Morinda coreia Buch.-Ham. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Morinda tinctoria, Morinda pubescens, Morinda coreia var. tomentosa. For the possible medicinal usage of achu, 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) Achu in India is the name of a plant defined with Morinda pubescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Achu in Peru is also identified with Mauritia flexuosa It has the synonym Saguerus americanus H. Wendl. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Fieldiana, Botany (1951)
· Historia Naturalis Palmarum (1824)
· Flora of the British West Indian Islands (1864)
· Catálogo das Árvores nativas de Minas Gerais. (2006)
· Guía de Árboles de Bolivia (1993)
· Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas (1995)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Achu, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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.

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