Choraka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Choraka 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 Choraka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Coraka. It further has the optional forms Chorāka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Choraka in India is the name of a plant defined with Angelica glauca 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):
· Journal of Asian Natural Products Research (2008)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1846)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Choraka, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Chorakanta, Chorakantaka, Chorakapatra, Chorakarman.
Ends with: Parnachoraka, Phalachoraka.
Full-text: Eladi.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Choraka, Chorāka; (plurals include: Chorakas, Chorākas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 15 - The Superintendent of Store-house < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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