Chakramarda: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chakramarda 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 Chakramarda has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakramarda. It further has the optional forms Chakra-marda.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChakramarda [ಚಕ್ರಮರ್ದ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Senna tora (L.)Roxb. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia tora. For the possible medicinal usage of chakramarda, 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) Chakramarda in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna obtusifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diallobus falcatus Raf. (among others).
2) Chakramarda is also identified with Senna tora It has the synonym Cassia contorta Vogel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Med. Fl. (1828)
· Generis Cassiae Synopsis (1837)
· Bot. Bihar & Orissa (1922)
· Memoirs of the New York Botanical Garden (1982)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1951)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chakramarda, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Chakra, Marda.
Starts with: Chakramardah, Chakramardak, Chakramardaka.
Full-text: Prapannada.
Relevant text
Search found 5 books and stories containing Chakramarda, Chakra-marda; (plurals include: Chakramardas, mardas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CXCIX - Various other medicinal Recipes < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 11 - Mercurial operations (9): Rehabilitation of Mercury (anubasana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Part 18 - Mercurial operations (16): Incineration of mercury (bhasmikarana) < [Chapter IV-V - Mercurial operations]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 2: Minerals (uparasa) (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of haritala < [Chapter XII - Uparasa (13): Haritala (orpiment)]
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