Jhumka, Jhumkā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Jhumka means something in Hindi, 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 Jhumka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Jhumaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsJhumka in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Leptadenia reticulata (Retz.) Wight & Arn. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Cynanchum reticulatum. For the possible medicinal usage of jhumka, 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.
Jhumka in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Crotalaria alata from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Crotalaria bialata.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Jhumka in India is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria alata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Crotalaria alata Buch.-Ham. ex D. Don (among others).
2) Jhumka is also identified with Crotalaria calycina It has the synonym Crotalaria anthylloides D. Don, nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)
· Plantae Rariores Horti Academici Monacensis (1819)
· Natural history (1897)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jhumka, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryJhumka in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) pendant (of an ear-ring etc.).—jhumka (झुमका) is alternatively transliterated as Jhumakā.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Jhumka-lata, Jhumka-lota, Jhumkalat, Jhumkalata.
Ends with: Samjhumka.
Full-text: Jhumaka, Jhumka-lata, Jhumka-lota.
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