Ukan, Ukañ: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Ukan 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
Vyakarana (Sanskrit grammar)
Source: Wikisource: A dictionary of Sanskrit grammarUkañ (उकञ्).—The same as उक (uka). See उक (uka).
Vyakarana (व्याकरण, vyākaraṇa) refers to Sanskrit grammar and represents one of the six additional sciences (vedanga) to be studied along with the Vedas. Vyakarana concerns itself with the rules of Sanskrit grammar and linguistic analysis in order to establish the correct context of words and sentences.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ukan in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Dactyladenia lehmbachii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acioa rudatisii Engl. ex De Wild. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Brittonia (1979)
· Bull. Jard. Bot. État (1920)
· Bulletin du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1897)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1897)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Études de systématique et de géographie botaniques sur la flore de Bas- et du Moyen-Congo (1903)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ukan, for example extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ukana, Ukanaha, Ukanam, Ukani, Ukantacceti, Ukantakacceti, Ukantakam, Ukantam, Ukantavan, Ukantavaraku.
Ends with (+81): Aimmukan, Alukan, Amukan, Anaimukan, Ankhachiukan, Anukan, Apimukan, Arukan, Arumukan, Bukan, Canmukan, Carorukan, Catumukan, Caturmukan, Cimpurukan, Ciru-patukan, Comukan, Cucukan, Cukan, Culukan.
Full-text (+20): Ajjuka, Uka, Varshuka, Abhilashuka, Ghatuka, Sthayuka, Patuka, Khaduka, Kamuka, Vancuka, Pakuka, Bhavuka, Icchuka, Sharuka, Gamuka, Vanakhuka, Hanuka, Paduka, Gangeruki, Paribhavuka.
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