Charu, Chāru, Chaaru, Chā rù, Cha ru: 9 definitions

Introduction
Biology
Languages
1. Prakrit
2. Kannada
3. Nepali
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Introduction:

Charu means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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 Charu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Caru. It further has the optional forms Chara-nu, Chara-ṇu, Chara-u and Chāru.

Biology (plants and animals)

Charu in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Buchanania cochinchinensis (Lour.) M.R.Almeida from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Buchanania lanzan, Buchanania latifolia, Chironjia sapida. For the possible medicinal usage of charu, 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.

Charu in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Prunus cerasoides Buch.-Ham. ex D.Don from the Rosaceae (Rose) family having the following synonyms: Cerasus cerasoides, Prunus puddum, Cerasus puddum.

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

1) Charu in India is the name of a plant defined with Crocus sativus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Geanthus autumnalis Raf. (among others).

2) Charu is also identified with Holigarna arnottiana.

3) Charu is also identified with Holigarna ferruginea.

4) Charu is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Semecarpus anacardium Blume (etc.).

5) Charu is also identified with Senna occidentalis It has the synonym Cassia planisiliqua L. (etc.).

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

· Irid. Gen. (1827)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Vascul. Pharmacol. (2007)
· Taxon (1997)
· Kagoshima University Research Center for the Pacific Islands, Occasional Papers (2001)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Charu, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

Chaaru in India is the name of a plant defined with Holigarna arnottiana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

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

· Flora of the British India (1876)
· Global Ecology and Biogeography Letters (1994)
· Fitoterapia (2002)
· Journal of Non-timber Forest Products (2004)
· Functional Ecology (1998)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chaaru, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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

context information

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

Prakrit-English dictionary

Charu (छरु) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Tsaru.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

context information

Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

Kannada-English dictionary

Charu (ಛರು):—[noun] the handle of a sword, dagger, tool, etc.; hilt.

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

Nepali dictionary

Charu is another spelling for चरु [caru].—n. 1. struggling in the clutches of death; 2. uneasiness;

Chaaru is another spelling for चारु [cāru].—adj. 1. beautiful; elegant; lovely; 2. agreeable; esteemed; affectionate;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

context information

Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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