Chavya, Chavyā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chavya 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 Chavya has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cavya. It further has the optional forms Chavyā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Chavya in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Piper boehmeriifolium (Miq.) Wall. ex C. DC. from the Piperaceae (Pepper) family having the following synonyms: Chavica boehmeriaefolia, Piper boehmeriaefolia?. For the possible medicinal usage of chavya, 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.
Chavya [चव्या] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Piper mullesua Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don from the Piperaceae (Pepper) family having the following synonyms: Piper brachystachyum, Piper guigual.
Chavya in India is the name of a plant defined with Gossypium herbaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gossypium hirsutum L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Botanica Sinica (1985)
· Brittonia (1968)
· Fl. Chiapas (1990)
· FBI (1874)
· Species Plantarum (1763)
· Caryologia (1986)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chavya, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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)
Full-text (+0): Karikanavalli, Cavika, Cavya, Shadushana, Kukkutamastaka, Cavaka, Tejovat, Pancakola, Shaunda, Ushana, Purandara, Krikara, Pippalyadi, Dipaniya, Kola, Nakula.
Relevant text
Search found 16 books and stories containing Chavya, Chavyā; (plurals include: Chavyas, Chavyās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Analysis of trikatu, panchakola, and shadushna churna. < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]
Review of herbs in Chakradutta for obesity (sthoulya). < [2021: Volume 10, December issue 14]
Pharmacognostic and pharmaceutical analysis of Panchatiktaghrita Guggulu. < [2022: Volume 11, October special issue 14]
Studies on some south indian market samples of ayurvedic drugs - v < [Volume 6 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1986]
Role of Ayurveda in Promoting Maternal and Child Health < [Volume 28 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2008]
Estimation of total alkaloid in Chitrakadivati by UV-Spectrophotometer < [Volume 31 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2012]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
A Critical Review on “Charakokta Deepaniya Mahakashaya” < [Vol. 6 No. 3: March (2023)]
A Review of Arshoghna Mahakashaya in the Charaka Samhita < [Vol. 7 No. 11: Nov (2024)]
A Literary Review On Sutika Paricharya < [Vol. 4 No. 6: JUN (2021)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Review of charakokta sutika paricharya and its clinical significance < [2021, Issue 9, September]
Role of punarnavadi mandura in hypothyroidism- a critical review < [2023, Issue 01 January]
Holistic interpretation of postnatal care with diet in ayurveda < [2020, Issue 1, January]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Chapter 8 - Symptoms and treatment of Amlapitta (acidity and biliousness)
Chapter 26 - Symptoms and treatment of Amavata (gout and rheumatism)
Chapter 13 - Symptoms and treatment of Pandu (anemia) and Kamala (jaundice)
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
A clinical trial of Sri Lankan traditional decoction of Pitawakka Navaya in treatment of Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola (chronic sinusitis) < [Volume 31 (2); 2010 (Apr-Jun)]
A clinical trial of Sri Lankan traditional decoction of Pitawakka Navaya in the treatment of Kaphaja Shirsha Shoola < [Volume 31 (3); 2010 (Jul-Sep)]
Evaluation of effect of poultice (Upanaha Sweda) in low back pain (Katigraha): A randomized comparative clinical trial < [Volume 40 (3); 2019 (Jul-Sep)]