Pachak: 3 definitions

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1. Hindi
2. Nepali
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Introduction:

Pachak means something in Hindi, 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.

Ambiguity: Although Pachak has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Pacaka.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Pachak in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea costus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aucklandia lappa Decne. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Fl. Yunnan. (2003)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of (1845)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae (1843)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1841)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Pachak, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Pachak in Hindi refers in English to:—(a) digestive; (nm) a digestive powder or medicine etc; ~[ta] (nf) digestive power/quality, digestiveness..—pachak (पाचक) is alternatively transliterated as Pācaka.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Pachak is another spelling for पाचक [pācaka].—adj. digestive; n. 1. a digestive, bile; 2. a cook;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

Relevant text

Search found 7 books and stories containing Pachak; (plurals include: Pachaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Mode of action of different kalpas in amlapitaa < [2021: Volume 10, February issue 2]

Avascular necrosis - a case report < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]

Ayurvedic management of prolapsed intervertebral disc - a case study < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]

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A critical review on ayurvedic concept on agni-mandya (loss of appetite) < [2014, Issue V Sep-Oct]

Role of the agni in digestion: a review < [2024, Issue 08. August]

A case report on the ayurvedic management of vatarakta < [2019, Issue 12, December]

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Case study on Mustak (Cyperus rotundus) for obesity treatment. < [Volume 3, issue 5: September - October 2016]

Annadrava Shoola and Parinama Shoola vs Peptic Ulcer: A Review < [Volume 9, Issue 4: July-Aug 2022]

Role of gandhak rasayan in shushka vicharchika (eczema) < [Volume 4, issue 3: May- June 2017]

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