Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chuka [चूक] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rumex vesicarius from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Acetosa vesicaria. For the possible medicinal usage of chuka, 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.

Chuka [चुका] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Chuka in India is the name of a plant defined with Croton laevigatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes laevigata (Vahl) Kuntze (among others).

2) Chuka is also identified with Rumex vesicarius.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India (1972)
· Flora Indica; or, descriptions of Indian Plants (1832)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (2003)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew (1911)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chuka, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

context information

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

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Chuka (छुक):—n. 1. auspicious omen; good luck; mascot; 2. a chosen thing for good work; 3. touchability;

context information

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: Chuka sak, Chuka-bija, Chuka-palam, Chuka-sak, Chukaavij, Chukaba, Chukachuka, Chukachukaunu, Chukachuke, Chukana, Chukandar, Chukander, Chukannaakil, Chukannakizhanelli, Chukantamaram, Chukapalam, Chukar, Chukata, Chukauk-araung.

Ends with (+18): Acchuka, Achuka, Akanchuka, Ambat chuka, Anicchuka, Bicchuka, Bon chuka, Brihakchuka, Chanachuka, Chanchuka, Chuchuka, Chukachuka, Cikchuka, Dhupakatacchuka, Icchuka, Jangali chuka, Jangali-chuka, Kachuka, Kaducchuka, Kakachanchuka.

Full-text: Chuka sak, Chuka-palam, Ambat chuka, Cikchuka, Chuka-bija, Jangali chuka, Bon chuka, Cikchuki, Brihakchuka, Jangali-chuka, Chuka-sak, Katacchu.

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Search found 2 books and stories containing Chuka; (plurals include: Chukas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Srila Gurudeva (The Supreme Treasure) (by Swami Bhaktivedanta Madhava Maharaja)

Siddha Śarīra Symptoms < [Chapter 2.4 - The Uttamā Bhāgavata and Kṛpa-Pātra]

Remembering Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes and serving in separation < [Chapter 2.12 - Early ISKCON Conversations with Śrīla Gurudeva]

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Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)

Text 18 < [Chapter 5 - Pañcama-yāma-sādhana (Aparāhna-kālīya-bhajana–kṛṣṇa-āsakti)]

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