Jivak: 3 definitions

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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)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

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.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

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.

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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.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English 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);

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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.

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