Suvaka, Suvāka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Suvaka 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: JatLand: List of Mahabharata people and placesSuvāka (सुवाक) is a name mentioned in the Mahābhārata (cf. I.108.9) and represents one of the many proper names used for people and places. Note: The Mahābhārata (mentioning Suvāka) is a Sanskrit epic poem consisting of 100,000 ślokas (metrical verses) and is over 2000 years old.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Suvaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Adiantum lunulatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adiantum lunulatum Houtt. (among others).
2) Suvaka is also identified with Didymochlaena truncatula It has the synonym Adiantum lunulatum Burm. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin of the British Museum, Botany (1985)
· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Oslo) (1998)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Nat. Hist. (1783)
· Journal für die Botanik (1800)
· Journal of Botany (1841)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suvaka, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Cuvaka, Cuvakai, Cuvakariyam, Cuvakarmam, Cuvakatam, Cuvakatapetam, Suvakantha.
Ends with: Cuvaka.
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List of Mahabharata people and places (by Laxman Burdak)