Kuhila, Kuhilā: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Kuhila means something in Marathi, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKuhila [কুহীলা] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Aeschynomene indica L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Aeschynomene diffusa, Aeschynomene kashmiriana, Aeschynomene pumila. For the possible medicinal usage of kuhila, 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)Kuhila in India is the name of a plant defined with Aeschynomene indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Smithia aspera Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Reinwardtia (1959)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Grammar of the Hausa Language. (1862)
· Cytologia (1989)
· Vet. Human Toxicol. (2004)
· Pesquisa Veterinária Brasileira (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuhila, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, 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
Marathi-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionarykuhilā (कुहिला).—See under kuirī.
Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionaryKuhila (कुहिल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Kuhumat.
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)
Full-text: Kuhumat.
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