Vichitra, Vichintā, Vichinta: 1 definition
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Vichitra 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 Vichitra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Vicitra. It further has the optional forms Vichintā, Vichinta, Vichitrā, Vi-chitra, Vi-chitrā, Vi-chinta, Vi-chintā and Vi-chinta-.
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vichitra in India is the name of a plant defined with Saraca indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jonesia pinnata Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum.
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vichitra, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, 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)
Partial matches: Chitra, Vi, Chinta.
Starts with: Vichitrah, Vichitraka, Vichitrashaala, Vichitraveery.
Full-text: Vicitra, Vicitravirya.
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Search found 19 books and stories containing Vichitra, Vichintā, Vichinta, Vichitrā, Vi-chitra, Vi-chitrā, Vi-chinta, Vi-chintā, Vi-chinta-; (plurals include: Vichitras, Vichintās, Vichintas, Vichitrās, chitras, chitrās, chintas, chintās, s). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An applied aspect of prabhava as per brihatrayee < [2022: Volume 11, February issue 2]
Moorcha - moments for mending < [2023: Volume 12, February issue 3]
In vitro antioxidant potential of blepharis persica (burm f) o kuntze (seeds) < [2016: Volume 5, April issue 4]
Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature (by S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya)
AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
Role of thin-layer chromatography in ascertaining Kashaya Rasa (astringent taste) in medicinal plants on the concept of Samana and Vichitra Pratyayarabdha principles of Ayurveda < [Volume 35 (2); 2014 (Apr-Jun)]
Critical review on Samyoga Viruddha (combination incompatibility) with special emphasis on carcinogenic effect of combination of betel quid, areca nut and tobacco < [Volume 38 (3-4); 2017 (Jul-Dec)]
Concept of Satkaaryavaada in Darshana and its application in Ayurveda < [Volume 34 (2); 2013 (Apr-Jun)]
Puppetry in Assam (by Gitali Saikia)
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Understanding the concept of vikruthi vishama samvetha < [Volume 3, issue 1: Jan- Feb 2016]
Literature review on anukta dravya: understanding its bounds. < [Volume 6, Issue 5: September-October 2019]
The importance of sara pareeksha in ayurveda - a conceptual review < [Volume 3, issue 3: May- June 2016]
Mahabhagavata Purana (translation and study) (by Prabir Kumar Nanda Goswami)