Jivak: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Jivak 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)
Jivak [जीवक] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Crepidium acuminatum (D.Don) Szlach. from the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family having the following synonyms: Microstylis wallichii, Malaxis acuminata. For the possible medicinal usage of jivak, 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.
Jivak in India is the name of a plant defined with Crepidium acuminatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Malaxis parryae (Finet) T. Tang & F.T. Wang (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Orchids Sikkim N.E. Himalaya (2007)
· Orch. Thail. (1959)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1919)
· World Checklist of Seed Plants (1999)
· World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Database in ACCESS. (2003)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1951)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jivak, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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
Nepali dictionary
Jeevak is another spelling for जीवक [jīvaka].—n. 1. a creature; living being; 2. one who is dependent upon other (e.g.: beggar, servant);
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+13): Jivaka, Jivaka Sutta, Jivakah, Jivakajivaka, Jivakakomarabhaccakatha, Jivakala, Jivakalai, Jivakalam, Jivakale, Jivakaletumbu, Jivakam, Jivakambavana, Jivakambavanapatisallanasutta, Jivakambavanasamadhisutta, Jivakambavanika, Jivakamu, Jivakan, Jivakana, Jivakanigalu, Jivakantikam.
Full-text (+0): Jivaka, Jivaniyapancamula, Qi po cao.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Jivak, Jeevak; (plurals include: Jivaks, Jeevaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A review on Charakokta Shukrajanana Mahakashaya < [Vol. 5 No. 02 (2020)]
Review on internal use of Gold in the form of Suvarnaprashana in Pediatric... < [Vol. 8 No. 5 (2023)]
Understanding of Infectious Disease as per Ayurvedic Perspective - A... < [Vol. 5 No. 01 (2020)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of ayurvedic drugs: Mahakashaya in Charak Sutrasthana. < [2021: Volume 10, September issue 11]
Review of arshoghna dravya / antiheamorrhoidal drugs mentioned in brihattrayi < [2019: Volume 8, September issue 10]
Isolation and pharmacological screening of Bryonia laciniosa seeds. < [2022: Volume 11, Septmber issue 12]
Common Kaphaj Vyadhi in Children and its Treatment Principle and Management < [Volume 11, Issue 3: May-June 2024]
"Garbhini Ahar as Epigenetic Modifier: A Critical Review" < [Volume 9, Suppl 2: September-October 2022]
Study on maricha churna and pippali mool for stanyakshaya management. < [Volume 5, Issue 5: September-October 2018]
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga
Amlapitta : A Critical Review Study < [Vol. 3 No. 8: Aug (2020)]
A Review Article – on Jeevaniya Mahakashaya < [Vol. 5 No. 2: feb (2022)]
Jeevaniya Mahakashay And Its Immunomodulator Effect: A Review Article < [Vol. 3 No. 11: Nov (2020)]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A REVIEW ON ROLE OF DIGESTIVE COMPONENT i.e. AGNI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PEM (PROTEIN-ENERGY MALNUTRITION) IN CHILDREN < [2017, Issue VI June]
Malnourished mothers and their effect on foetal development — ayurvrdic and modern science concept < [2020, Issue 11, November]
Glimpse of astrology in ayurveda < [2016, Issue VIII August]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
Page 639 < [English-Urdu-Hindi (1 volume)]