Churna, Chūrṇa: 2 definitions
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)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChurna 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)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.
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: Churna vegri, Churnagadde, Churnaka, Churnakara, Churnakhanda, Churnakuntala, Churnakutta, Churnamushti, Churnana, Churnanabha, Churnapada, Churnaparada, Churnaraja, Churnata, Churnayoga, Curnam.
Ends with (+4): Ashtachurna, Aviddhachurna, Ayashchurna, Dhanachurna, Dhatuchurna, Divyachurna, Godhumachurna, Indrachurna, Krishnachurna, Lalitachurna, Lohachurna, Mriccurna, Mugdhachurna, Mukhachurna, Narasimhachurna, Ragachurna, Raktachurna, Shalichurna, Shankhachurna, Sugandhachurna.
Full-text: Churna vegri, Viranjak-churna, Kadu-churna-gedde, Amla, Virecana.
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Search found 4 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:
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter X - The medical treatment of major cutaneous affections
Chapter XII - The medical treatment of abscesses sequeling Prameha
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XV - Treatment of eye-diseases which require Excision < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XVII - Treatment of diseases of pupil and crystalline lens < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]
Chapter XLII - Symptoms and Treatment of Abdominal Tumors (Gulma) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
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