Akhuparni, Ākhuparṇī, Akhu-parni: 6 definitions

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Introduction:

Akhuparni 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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Akhuparni in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Evolvulus nummularius (L.) L. from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus nummularius, Volvulopsis nummularium. For the possible medicinal usage of akhuparni, 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) Akhuparni in India is the name of a plant defined with Evolvulus nummularius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Volvulopsis nummularia (L.) Roberty (among others).

2) Akhuparni is also identified with Merremia gangetica It has the synonym Merremia gangetica (L.) Cufod..

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

· Candollea (1952)
· Indian Journal of Chemistry. (2007)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Akhuparni, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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

Source: DDSA: The practical Sanskrit-English dictionary

Ākhuparṇī (आखुपर्णी).—the plant Salvinia Cucullata Roxb (Mar. uṃdīrakānī).

Ākhuparṇī is a Sanskrit compound consisting of the terms ākhu and parṇī (पर्णी). See also (synonyms): ākhukarṇaparṇikā, ākhuparṇikā, ākhukarṇī.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Shabda-Sagara Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ākhuparṇī (आखुपर्णी).—f. (-rṇī) See the preceding.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ākhuparṇī (आखुपर्णी):—[=ā-khu-parṇī] [from ā-khu > ā-kha] f. = -karṇī above, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Yates Sanskrit-English Dictionary

Ākhuparṇī (आखुपर्णी):—[ākhu-parṇī] (rṇī) 3. f. Idem.

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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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