Chira: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Chira 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 Chira has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cira. It further has the optional forms Chīra and Chīrā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chira in India is the name of a plant defined with Erinocarpus nimmonii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Chira is also identified with Ficus benghalensis It has the synonym Ficus cotoneaefolia Hort. ex Miq. (etc.).
3) Chira is also identified with Setaria verticillata It has the synonym Panicum aparine Steud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Essai d’une Nouvelle Agrostographie (1812)
· Flore de Lorraine (1844)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1895)
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1971)
· Mémoires de l’Institut Égyptien (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chira, for example side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Chirā (छिरा) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Śirā.
2) Chīra (छीर) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Kṣīra.
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.
Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryChira is another spelling for चिरा [cirā].—n. a split object;
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+323): Chira-talliboddu, Chiraachira, Chiraaito, Chiraani, Chiraaq, Chiraayitha, Chirabasanta, Chirabhavanti, Chirabilva, Chirabira, Chirabire, Chiracheshtita, Chirachirachivaraka, Chirachivin, Chiradata, Chiradatri, Chiradivasam, Chiraeta shireen, Chiraeta talkh, Chirag.
Ends with (+58): Abhiruchira, Achira, Anuchira, Anugacchira, Aruchira, Atichira, Atiruchira, Ayamchira, Battichira, Bodhimandalamkarasuruchira, Canchira, Cavar-kuntapancira, Chelachira, Chichira, Chir-chira, Chiraachira, Chirchira, Cira, Co chira, Cucurumanichira.
Full-text: Co chira, Chir-chira, Mullan-chira, Kshira, Brihakchiras, Trivrikchiras, Sira, Himavakchiras, Ucchiras, Puli-chira, Chira-talliboddu, Bilali, Taruna, Cira.
Relevant text
Search found 11 books and stories containing Chira, Chīra, Chīrā, Chirā; (plurals include: Chiras, Chīras, Chīrās, Chirās). 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 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (154): Chira-sundara rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Understanding vatavyadhi on clinical grounds < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]
Concept of abdominal pain in ayurveda and its utility in modern era < [2019: Volume 8, March special issue 4]
Study on threatened flora of achanakmar tiger reserve of chhattisgarh < [2019: Volume 8, May issue 6]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 3.266 < [Section XXI - Relative Merits of the Offering-Materials]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter LXXXVII < [Book XII - Śaśāṅkavatī]
Efficacy of Kajjalikodaya Malahara in Chronic Post Operative Wound < [Volume 11, Issue 1: January-February 2024]
A Bird Eye View on Mandal Kustha According to Various Aachryas in Ayurveda < [Volume 10, Issue 5: September-October 2023]
A Conceptual Study on Vatarakta w.s.r. to Gouty Arthritis < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)