Dodak: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Dodak means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Advances in Zoology and Botany: Indigenous Knowledge of Some Medicinal Plants of Himalaya RegionDodak refers to the medicinal plant “Sonchus asper (L.)Hill.” from the Asteraceae family, and is used for ethnomedicine treatment of Fever in Ahmednagar district, India. The parts used are: “Whole plant”. Instructions for using the plant named Dodak: Young leaves and stem are cooked as vegetable.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Dodak in India is the name of a plant defined with Sonchus arvensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hieracium arvense (L.) Scop. (among others).
2) Dodak is also identified with Sonchus oleraceus It has the synonym Sonchus mairei H. Lév. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Carniolica (1772)
· Flore Françoise (Lamarck) (1779)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1838)
· Caroli Linnæi … Systema plantarum Europae. (1785)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1913)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dodak, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, 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: Dodaka, Dodaki, Totakkam, Totakkarai, Totakku, Totakkuvativu.
Ends with: Padodak.
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