Shuchi, Śuchi: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Shuchi 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.
Ambiguity: Although Shuchi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Shuci. It further has the optional forms Śuchi, Suchi, Sūchi, Sūchī, Su-chi, Śuchī and Śūchi.
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In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsSuchi in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Atropa bella-donna L. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family having the following synonyms: Atropa belladonna. For the possible medicinal usage of suchi, 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.
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)1) Suchi in India is the name of a plant defined with Atropa acuminata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atropa belladonna auct. (among others).
2) Suchi in Peru is also identified with Plumeria rubra It has the synonym Plumeria incarnata var. milleri (G. Don) A. DC. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Peruviana (1799)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1938)
· Cytologia (1997)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suchi, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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 (+15): Shuchidarbha, Shuchidratha, Shuchidrava, Shuchidruma, Shuchigatra, Shuchigatrata, Shuchika, Shuchimallika, Shuchimanasa, Shuchimani, Shuchimukhi, Shuchinasa, Shuchinasata, Shuchinetraratisambhava, Shuchiprani, Shuchipraroha, Shuchipraroja, Shuchirochis, Shuchis, Shuchisamachara.
Ends with: Ashuchi, Bijashuchi, Jalashuchi, Jatisthanashuchi, Kayashuchi, Mushuchi, Paryavasanashuchi, Svabhavashuchi, Svalakshanashuchi, Upadhashuchi, Vishuchi.
Full-text: Gridhra, Pindikritva, Grishma, Agni, Apsaras.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Shuchi, Śuchi, Suchi, Sūchi, Sūchī, Su-chi, Śuchī, Śūchi; (plurals include: Shuchis, Śuchis, Suchis, Sūchis, Sūchīs, chis, Śuchīs, Śūchis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Stupas in Orissa (Study) (by Meenakshi Chauley)
Stupa at Sanchi < [Chapter 3]
Major Stupas at Langudi < [Chapter 4]
During the time of Sunga’s < [Chapter 2]
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter LXXIII - Narada’s relation of suchi's devotion < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXXIV - Consummation of suchi’s devotion < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
Chapter LXXV - Suchi’s regaining her former frame < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter LXXXVII - Enumeration of the names of fourteen Manus and of the Devas and Saptarsis < [Agastya Samhita]
Chapter CXXXVIII - Genealogy of royal princes (solar race) < [Brihaspati (Nitisara) Samhita]
Chapter VI - Re-incarnation of Daksha in the form of Prachetas < [Agastya Samhita]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Treatment for fever (106): Suchi-mukha rasa < [Chapter II - Fever (jvara)]