Halluka: 1 definition
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Halluka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsHalluka in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Ceropegia bulbosa Roxb. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Ceropegia edulis Hort. ex Decne., Ceropegia esculenta. For the possible medicinal usage of halluka, 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.
Halluka [ಹಲ್ಲುಕ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Ceropegia candelabrum subsp. candelabrum from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Ceropegia candelabriformis, Ceropegia elliottii, Ceropegia longiflora, Ceropegia mucronata.
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.
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Starts with: Hallukaccu, Hallukaddi, Hallukappu.
Ends with: Bhalluka.
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Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
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