Divakar: 1 definition
Introduction:
Divakar 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)Divakar in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Streptocaulon cochinchinense G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo) (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Fitoterapia (2007)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo) (1998)
· Contributions to the Botany of India (1834)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Divakar, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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: Divakara, Divakara bhatta, Divakara kavicandra, Divakarabhatta, Divakaradatta, Divakaraiya, Divakaramitra, Divakaramuni, Divakaranandin, Divakaranayaka, Divakarapaddhati, Divakarapurushottama, Divakarasena, Divakarasuta, Divakaravaralocana, Divakaravarman, Divakaravatsa, Divakaroddyota.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Divakar; (plurals include: Divakars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Great Buddhist Emperors of Asia (by Shibani Dutta)
Lord Jhulelal: An Analytical Study (by Thakkar Harish Gopalji)
Marathi Short Story: Past and Present < [July – September, 2006]
The Renaissance in Kannada Literature < [March 1946]
The Quintessence of Marathi Literature < [Jan - Feb 1939]
Jainism and Patanjali Yoga (Comparative Study) (by Deepak bagadia)
Part 3.1 - Anekantavada and Syadvada < [Chapter 3 - Jain Philosophy and Practice]