Orta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Orta 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Orta in Arabic is the name of a plant defined with Calligonum comosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calligonum polygonoides subsp. comosum (L’Hér.) Soskov (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fitoterapia (2001)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. (1975)
· Fitoterapia (2004)
· Zeitschrift für Naturforschung. (2007)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1791)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Orta, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Orta tree, Ortala, Ortana, Ortarboi.
Ends with: Acacia torta, Anaphalis contorta, Aristolochia contorta, Atimanorita, Korta, Pasaporta, Phulakorta, Polygonum bistorta, Porta, Presa-riporta, Riporta, Shorta, Turi forta, Varshika-riporta.
Full-text: Orta tree, Citrullus colocynthis, Lavanga, Olea capensis, Marsilea vestita, Momordica charantia.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Orta; (plurals include: Ortas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Appendix 2.3 - Poison-Damsels < [Appendices]
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)