Chincha, Chiñchā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chincha 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 Chincha has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cinca. It further has the optional forms Chiñchā and Chiñcha.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chincha in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus fascicularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Corchorus brachycarpus Guill. & Perr..
2) Chincha is also identified with Tamarindus indica It has the synonym Tamarindus umbrosa Salisb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sci. Rep. Res. Inst. Evol. Biol. (1986)
· FBI (1878)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences. Plant Sciences (1990)
· Taxon (1979)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chincha, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Chinchala gida, Chinchamla, Chinchanho, Chinchani, Chincharach, Chinchasara, Chinchataka, Chinchava, Chinchawa.
Ends with: Kakachincha, Yavachincha.
Full-text: Ksharashtaka, Brahma.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Chincha, Chiñchā, Chiñcha; (plurals include: Chinchas, Chiñchās, Chiñchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 3: Metals, Gems and other substances (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 3 - Incineration of tin < [Chapter VI - Metals (6): Vanga (tin)]
Part 2 - Purification of Lead < [Chapter VII - Metals (7): Sisaka (lead)]
Part 1 - Semi-poison (1): Snuhi < [Chapter XXXI - Upavisha (semi-poisons)]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Shukra Niti by Shukracharya (by Benoy Kumar Sarkar)
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