Apamara, Apamāra: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Apamara means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Apamara in India is the name of a plant defined with Achyranthes aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Centrostachys indica (L.) Standl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1982)
· Numer. List (6924)
· Acta Botanica Indica (1982)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Economic Botany (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Apamara, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Source: BuddhaSasana: Concise Pali-English Dictionaryapamāra : (m.) epilepsy.
Source: Sutta: The Pali Text Society's Pali-English DictionaryApamāra, (Sk. apasmāra) epilepsy Vin.I, 93. Cp. apasmāra. (Page 52)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Apamarana, Apamarang, Apamaranga, Apamarasadharana, Apamarasadharanavritti-Bhava-Buddhi-Mata-Lakshya-Drishti-Varttana.
Ends with: Chapamara.
Full-text: Apasmara.
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Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
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