Nilacitraka, Nīlacitraka, Nila-citraka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Nilacitraka means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Nilachitraka.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Cikitsa (natural therapy and treatment for medical conditions)
Source: Ancient Science of Life: Botanical identification of plants described in Mādhava CikitsāNīlacitraka (नीलचित्रक) refers to the medicinal plant Phygelius capensis Thunb. Syn. Plumbago auriculata Lamk., and is used in the treatment of atisāra (diarrhoea), according to the 7th century Mādhavacikitsā chapter 2. Atisāra refers to a condition where there are three or more loose or liquid stools (bowel movements) per day or more stool than normal. The second chapter of the Mādhavacikitsā explains several preparations [including Nīlacitraka] through 60 Sanskrit verses about treating this problem.
Note: Nīlacitraka (Phygelius capensis Thunb. Syn. Plumbago auriculata Lam.) is the blue flowered variety of Citraka.
Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Nilacitraka in India is the name of a plant defined with Plumbago auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plumbago capensis Thunb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Veracruz (1997)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Plantarum Capensium (1794)
· Catalogo del Real Orto Botanico di Napoli (1867)
· Flora of Ecuador (1990)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilacitraka, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Citraka, Nila.
Full-text: Citraka.
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