Cockle: 1 definition
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Cockle 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Cockle in English is the name of a plant defined with Agrostemma githago in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Agrostemma gitthago Retz. (among others).
2) Cockle is also identified with Saponaria officinalis It has the synonym Saponaria officinalis L. var. glaberrima Ser. (etc.).
3) Cockle is also identified with Vaccaria hispanica It has the synonym Saponaria segetalis Necker (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Iran. Journal of Botany (1985)
· J. Ecol.
· Fl. North. Caucasus (1976)
· Botaniska Notiser (1978)
· Poult. Sci. (1942)
· Flora Mediterranea (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cockle, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Cockle bur, Cockle-button, Cocklebur.
Ends with: China cockle, Common corn cockle, Common corncockle, Corn cockle, Cow cockle, Cowcockle, Purple cockle, Spring cockle.
Full-text (+12): Dirghakoshika, Sitalika, Durnaman, Shukti, Dirghakoshi, Dirghakosha, Dolejhankani, China cockle, Common corn cockle, Spring cockle, Cockle bur, Corn cockle, Purple cockle, Cockle-button, Pankashukti, Cow cockle, Mharai, Kokkumatti, Silavata, Peyumattai.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Cockle; (plurals include: Cockles). 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 XCV - The anaesthetic platonism of sikhidhvaja < [Book VI - Nirvana prakarana part 1 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter CCXIV - Description of the great jubilee of the assembly < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Chapter LVI - Investigation into meditation and contemplation < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
The Myths Of The North American Indians (by Lewis Spence)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 1 - Betel-Chewing in India prior to a.d. 1800 < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Taliesin (by David William Nash)