Charaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Charaka 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 Charaka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caraka. It further has the optional forms Chāraka, Charakā and Chārakā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Charaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Buchanania lanzan in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Buchanania latifolia Roxb..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Sci. Food Agric. (1977)
· Journal of Environmental Biology (2001)
· Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1978)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Charaka, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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)
Starts with: Charakadhvaryu, Charakanda, Charakapra, Charakapro, Charakasamhita, Charakatva.
Ends with (+5): Abhicharaka, Anucharaka, Apacharaka, Asannaparicharaka, Avacharaka, Dushcharaka, Ekavacharaka, Gocharaka, Kacharaka, Khadyakacharaka, Lohacharaka, Nishcharaka, Padaparicharaka, Parasamcharaka, Paricharaka, Praticharaka, Pratimaparicharaka, Samcharaka, Sancharaka, Turagopacharaka.
Full-text (+41): Samgrahika, Gridhrasi, Sushruta, Samhrishtin, Sunirudha, Trinapulika, Utthapaka, Dhupanetra, Samkhya, Kumbhimukha, Knowledge, Substance, Generality, Particularity, Parimana, Quality, Activity, Inherence, Upaya, Khalla.
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Search found 21 books and stories containing Charaka, Chāraka, Charakā, Chārakā; (plurals include: Charakas, Chārakas, Charakās, Chārakās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Vishnu Purana (by Horace Hayman Wilson)
Chapter V - Division of the Yajur-veda < [Book III]
Chapter VI - Division of the Sama-veda < [Book III]
Chapter VIII - Lineage of Ayu and origin of Dhanvantari < [Book IV]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 2 - Charaka, Sushruta, and their predecessors < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Part 3 - The Age of the Mahabharata War < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Part 22 - Chemists of the Metallic School: Vagbhata, the junior < [A Brief History of Indian Chemistry and Medicine]
Philosophy of Charaka-samhita (by Asokan. G)
Introduction (ethics according to Charaka philosophy) < [Chapter 8 - Ethics]
Dialectical terms [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 7 - Logic and Dialectical Speculations]
Medical ethics [in Charaka philosophy] < [Chapter 8 - Ethics]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XI - The diseases of the urinary tracts
Chapter XXXI - The medicinal use of Sneha (oleaginous substances)
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 4 - Diet incongenial by combination < [Chapter I - General health prescriptions]
Part 23 - Diet in piles < [Chapter V - Piles]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XLIV - Symptoms and Treatment of Jaundice (Pandu-roga) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter XXXVIII - Treatment of the diseases of the female organ of generation < [Canto II - Kaumarabhritya-tantra (pediatrics, gynecology and pregnancy)]
Chapter LIV - Symptoms and Treatment of Worms (Krimi-roga) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
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