Kadhina, Kaḍhiṇa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kadhina means something in Jainism, Prakrit, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kadhina in India is the name of a plant defined with Eleusine coracana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cynosurus coracanus L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Graminum (1828)
· Apontamentos Phytogeographicos (1859)
· A Botanical Materia Medica (1812)
· Handbuch des Getreidebaus (1885)
· FBI (1897)
· Atti dell’Istituto Botanico dell’Università di Pavia (1944)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kadhina, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, 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
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKaḍhiṇa (कढिण) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kaṭhīna.
Kaḍhiṇa has the following synonyms: Kaḍhiṇaga.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kadhinaga.
Ends with: Parikadhina.
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