Churna, Chūrṇa: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Churna 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 Churna has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Curna. It further has the optional forms Chūrṇa and Chūrṇā.

Biology (plants and animals)

Churna in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Ziziphus rugosa Lam. from the Rhamnaceae (Ber) family having the following synonyms: Zizyphus rugosa, Ziziphus glabra. For the possible medicinal usage of churna, 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.

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Churna in India is the name of a plant defined with Ziziphus rugosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ziziphus glabra Roxb. (among others).

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

· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· FBI (1875)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2 (1845)
· Taxon (1979)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)

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

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

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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

Churna is another spelling for चुर्ना [curnā].—n. 1. endoparasite; 2. small children; kids;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

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.

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Search found 22 books and stories containing Churna, Chūrṇa, Chūrṇā; (plurals include: Churnas, Chūrṇas, Chūrṇās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

The effect of selected yoga techniques and vacā chūrṇa on short term memory of high school students < [2019, Issue 1, January]

Pharmaceutical standarization of yogaamruto rasa < [2016, Issue VIII August]

Standardization of panchkola churna – a pharmaceutical and chemical study < [2023, Issue 12, December]

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Churna formulation with natural sweetener and antioxidant studies. < [Volume 28 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2009]

Anti-diabetic formulations of Nāga bhasma (lead calx): A brief review < [Volume 33 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2013]

Neutraceuticals in Ayurveda with special reference to Avaleha Kalpana < [Volume 28 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2008]

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Pharmaceutico- analytical study of rakta sthapana churna < [2024: Volume 13, January issue 1]

Pharmaceutico- analytical study of rakta pravarthana churna < [2024: Volume 13, January issue 1]

Analysis of trikatu, panchakola, and shadushna churna. < [2020: Volume 9, July issue 7]

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