Akarkara: 5 definitions

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In Hinduism
1. Purana
Biology
Languages
1. Sanskrit
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Introduction:

Akarkara 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.

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and places

Akarkara (अकर्कर) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.31.15, I.35) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Akarkara) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.

Source: Shodhganga: Kasyapa Samhita—Text on Visha Chikitsa (itihasa)

Akarkara is the name of a Serpent (sarpa) mentioned in the thirty-fifth chapter (verses 4-17) of the Ādiparva of the Mahābhārata.—Accordingly, Sauti, on being implored by Śaunaka to name all the serpents in the course of the sarpa-sattra, tells him that it is humanly impossible to give a complete list because of their sheer multiplicity; but would name the prominent ones in accordance with their significance [e.g., Akarkara].

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Akarkara [अकरकरा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Anacyclus pyrethrum (L.) Link from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Anthemis pyrethrum, Anacyclus officinarum, Matricaria officinarum. For the possible medicinal usage of akarkara, 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.

Akarkara [अकरकरा] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.

Akarkara in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea, Spilanthes fusca.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Akarkara in India is the name of a plant defined with Acmella oleracea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spilanthes fusca Hort. Par. ex Lam. (among others).

2) Akarkara is also identified with Anacyclus pyrethrum It has the synonym Anacyclus pyrethrum DC. (etc.).

3) Akarkara is also identified with Blainvillea acmella It has the synonym Verbesina lavenia L. (etc.).

4) Akarkara is also identified with Spilanthes acmella It has the synonym Bidens ocymifolia Lam. (etc.).

5) Akarkara is also identified with Spilanthes calva It has the synonym Ceratocephalus javanicus Kuntze (etc.).

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

· Blumea (1950)
· Notulae Systematicae (Paris) (1920)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1907)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1783)
· Elenchus Plantarum (1816)
· Syst. Bot. Monogr. (1985)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Akarkara, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.

Languages of India and abroad

Sanskrit dictionary

[Sanskrit to German]

Akarkara in German

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Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.

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