Pichu: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Pichu 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.
Ambiguity: Although Pichu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Picu.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPichu [पीचू] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Capparis decidua (Forssk.) Edgew. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of pichu, 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.
Pichu [پيچو] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pichu in India is the name of a plant defined with Gossypium herbaceum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gossypium hirsutum L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1966)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
· Acta Botanica Sinica (1985)
· Brittonia (1968)
· Hereditas (Beijing) (1995)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pichu, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+13): Piccu, Piccuppai, Piccuppey, Piccuppitunkal, Piccuvilatti, Pichuka, Pichul, Pichula, Pichulah, Pichulati-elai, Pichumanda, Pichumarda, Pichumardda, Pichutkara, Pichutula, Pichuva, Picu, Picukam, Picukkar, Picukkaram.
Ends with: Apichu, Apicu, Calpicu, Cempiccu, Kampiccu, Karpasapichu, Naccuppiccu, Nacupicu, Nakka-pichu, Natcattiraapicu, Pancapicu, Pantapicu, Piccu, Picu, Picupicu, Tulapichu, Tulapicu, Vapicu.
Full-text: Pirccu, Picciral, Piccuppey, Piccankolli, Nakka-pichu, Piccal, Piccu, Picci, Pil.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Pichu; (plurals include: Pichus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter L - Symptoms and Treatment of Hiccough (Hicca) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Chapter LII - Symptoms and Treatment of Cough (Kasa) < [Canto III - Kaya-chikitsa-tantra (internal medicine)]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 4: Cikitsasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter IX - The medical treatment of cutaneous affections
Chapter XV - The medical/surgical treatment of the fetus
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 5: Kalpasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
A Note on Venkataramani's “Paper Boats” < [July – September 1972]
Folk Tradition of Bengal (and Rabindranath Tagore) (by Joydeep Mukherjee)
Sushruta Samhita, volume 3: Sharirasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
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