Chudala, Chūḍālā: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chudala 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 Chudala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cudala. It further has the optional forms Chūḍālā, Chūḍāla and Chudālā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chudala in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus precatorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abrus precatorius var. novoguineensis Zipp. ex Miq. (among others).
2) Chudala is also identified with Actiniopteris dichotoma It has the synonym Actiniopteris dichotoma Kuhn (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· For. Fl. Punj. (1956)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Kew Bulletin (1970)
· Systema Naturae, (1767)
· Notulae Systematicae. Herbier du Museum de Paris (1951)
· J. Fla. Med. Assoc. (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chudala, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, 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: Chudalakshana, Cutalaikkal, Cutalaikkan, Cutalaikkarai, Cutalaikkatu, Cutalaimuttu, Cutalainonpikal, Cutalaiyon, Cutalam, Cutalavirai.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Chudala, Chūḍālā, Chūḍāla, Chudālā; (plurals include: Chudalas, Chūḍālās, Chūḍālas, Chudālās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CIX - Appearance of chudala in her presence of her lord < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter CVIII - Manifestation of chudala in her own form < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LXXXVII - Continuation of the same and enlightenment of sikhidhvaja < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Parables of Rama (by Swami Rama Tirtha)
Story 106 - True Renunciation < [Chapter XV - Renunciation]
Laghu-yoga-vasistha (by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar)
Part 9 - The Story of Śikhidhvaja < [Chapter VI - Nirvāṇa-prakaraṇa]
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