Ukra: 1 definition
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Ukra 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ukra in India is the name of a plant defined with Acmella oleracea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bidens fervida Lam. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Dict. Sci. Nat., ed. 2 (1823)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1785)
· Collectanea (1791)
· Cent. Pl. Afr. Meroe
· Historia et Commentationes Academiae Electoralis Scientiarum et Elegantiorum Litterarum TheodoroPalatinae. (1775)
· Systema Naturae ed. 12 (1767)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ukra, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Ukramati, Ukramayati.
Ends with (+11): Anukra, Atishukra, Ban-kukra, Brhadshukra, Candacukra, Chukra, Cukra, Dukra, Kshirashukra, Kukra, Mahashukra, Makashukra, Margaishukra, Mutrashukra, Nihshukra, Prithivishukra, Rukmashukra, Sarashukra, Sashukra, Shamkarashukra.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ukra; (plurals include: Ukras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita and Sushruta Samhita (by Nayana Sharma)
Disease in the classical Saṃhitās < [Chapter 4]
Sushruta Samhita, Volume 6: Uttara-tantra (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)
Chapter XII - Treatment of Raktaja Ophthalmia < [Canto I - Shalakya-tantra (ears, eyes, nose, mouth and throat)]