Jivakah: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Jivakah 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)
Jivakah [जीवक] in the Sanskrit 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 jivakah, 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.
Jivakah 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 biloba (Lindl.) Seidenf. & Smitin. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Orchids Sikkim N.E. Himalaya (2007)
· The flora of Eastern Himalaya (1966)
· Manual of Botany for the Northern and Middle States. (1822)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1907)
· World Checklist of Selected Plant Families Database in ACCESS. (2003)
· Orch. Thail. (1959)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jivakah, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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 (+0): Jivakahrada.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Jivakah; (plurals include: Jivakahs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 259 < [Volume 24 (1918)]
Notices of Sanskrit Manuscripts (by Rajendralala Mitra)
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
28. Sins and their retribution < [Religion]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A comprehensive drug review of Mushikavishari Agada on Mushika Visha as Vishagna < [Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)]
Kadambari Studies (on the basis of Bhanuchandra) (by Jayanti Tripathy)