Rochanaka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Rochanaka 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 Rochanaka has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Rocanaka.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Rochanaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus aurantium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Citrus amara Link (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1813)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1984)
· Phytomorphology (1998)
· J. SouthW. Agric. Univ. (1994)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1843)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rochanaka, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Rochanaka; (plurals include: Rochanakas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]