Yuthika, Yūthikā: 19 definitions
Introduction:
Yuthika means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Buddhism, Pali, 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
Ayurveda (science of life)
Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)
Yūthikā (यूथिका):—One of the sixty-seven Mahauṣadhi, as per Rasaśāstra texts (rasa literature). These drugs are useful for processing mercury (rasa), such as the alchemical processes known as sūta-bandhana and māraṇa.
Veterinary Medicine (The study and treatment of Animals)
Yūthikā (यूथिका) refers to a “kind of jasmine” (whose odor is said to resemble certain certain elephants), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 Sanskrit verses, dealing with elephantology in ancient India, focusing on the science of management and treatment of elephants.—[Cf. chapter 8, “on marks of character”]: “4. A Gandharva (heavenly musician) they call him who has an odor like Gaertnera racemosa, yūthikā (kind of jasmine), abja (kind of lotus), Rottleria tinctoria, nāga (some plant), or yellow sandal; who is fond of song, has an excellent gait, and handsome tusks, eyes, temporal bosses, head, trunk, and trunk tips, and has few (or small) spots (on the body)”.
Unclassified Ayurveda definitions
Yūthikā (यूथिका) is a syononym of Māgadhī, which refers to Jasminum auriculatum Vahl, and is the name of a medicinal plant mentioned in the 7th-century Nirantarapadavyākhyā by Jejjaṭa (or Jajjaṭa): one of the earliest extant and, therefore, one of the most important commentaries on the Carakasaṃhitā.—Note: Māgadhī is a synonym of Pippalī.—(Cf. Glossary of Vegetable Drugs in Bṛhattrayī 305, Singh and Chunekar, 1999).—(Cf. Indian Medicinal Plants 4:290, Arya Vaidya Sala, 1993-96.).—Synonyms of Māgadhī: Yūthikā, Sūcimallikā.—(Cf. Indian Medicinal Plants 3:245, Arya Vaidya Sala, 1993-96.)
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.
Shaktism (Shakta philosophy)
Yūthikā (यूथिका) is the name of a tree found in maṇidvīpa (Śakti’s abode), according to the Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa 12.10. Accordingly, these trees always bear flowers, fruits and new leaves, and the sweet fragrance of their scent is spread across all the quarters in this place. The trees (e.g. Yūthikā) attract bees and birds of various species and rivers are seen flowing through their forests carrying many juicy liquids. Maṇidvīpa is defined as the home of Devī, built according to her will. It is compared with Sarvaloka, as it is superior to all other lokas.
The Devī-bhāgavata-purāṇa, or Śrīmad-devī-bhāgavatam, is categorised as a Mahāpurāṇa, a type of Sanskrit literature containing cultural information on ancient India, religious/spiritual prescriptions and a range of topics concerning the various arts and sciences. The whole text is composed of 18,000 metrical verses, possibly originating from before the 6th century.
Shakta (शाक्त, śākta) or Shaktism (śāktism) represents a tradition of Hinduism where the Goddess (Devi) is revered and worshipped. Shakta literature includes a range of scriptures, including various Agamas and Tantras, although its roots may be traced back to the Vedas.
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Yūthikā (यूथिका) is the name of a plant which is used in the worship of Śiva, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.1.14:—“[...] with the splendid Yūthikā flowers (kusuma) he will not be deprived of a house. With Karṇikāra flowers he will secure plenty of garments (vastrasampatti). [...] eleven prasthas of Jāti and Yūthikā flowers constitute a hundred thousand in number in each. Five and a half Prasthas of Rājikā flowers also constitute so many. [...] The devotee shall perform the worship of Śiva with different flowers after considering these modes of calculation for the fulfilment of desires if he has any or for the sake of salvation if he has no desire”.
Yūthikā (यूथिका) flowers are used in worship in the month Śravaṇa for the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-Vrata, according to the 10th century Saurapurāṇa: one of the various Upapurāṇas depicting Śaivism.—Accordingly, the Anaṅgatrayodaśī-vrata is observed in honour of Śiva for acquiring virtue, great fortune, wealth and for destruction of sins [...] This vrata is to be performed for a year from Mārgaśīra.—In Śravaṇa, the tooth-brush is that of vaṭa-wood. The food taken is gandhatoya. The deity to be worshipped is Śūlapāṇi. The flowers used in worship are yūthikā. The naivedya offerings is ghṛtapura. The result accrued equals agniṣṭoma.
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)
Yuthika [यूथिका] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum auriculatum Vahl from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Jasminum ovalifolium, Jasminum mucronatum, Mogorium trifoliatum. For the possible medicinal usage of yuthika, 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.
1) Yuthika in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum auriculatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Yuthika is also identified with Jasminum officinale It has the synonym Jasminum officinale var. tibeticum C.Y. Wu (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Bot. Yunnan. (1979)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Prodromus Stirpium in Horto ad Chapel Allerton vigentium (1796)
· I. Invest. Stud. Nat. (1992)
· Edwards's Botanical Register, or Flower Garden and Shrubbery (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Yuthika, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Pali-English dictionary
Yūthikā, (f.) (cp. later Sk. yūthikā) a kind of jasmine, Jasminum auriculatum J. VI, 537; Miln. 338. So is also to be read at J. V, 420 (for yodhi) & 422 (yodhikā & yudhikā). See also yodhikā. (Page 557)
Pali is the language of the Tipiṭaka, which is the sacred canon of Theravāda Buddhism and contains much of the Buddha’s speech. Closeley related to Sanskrit, both languages are used interchangeably between religions.
Sanskrit dictionary
Yūthikā (यूथिका).—A kind of jasmine or its flower; यूथिकाशबलकेशी (yūthikāśabalakeśī) V.4.46; Meghadūta 26; Mālatīmādhava (Bombay) 9.15.
See also (synonyms): yūthī.
Yūthikā (यूथिका).—f.
(-kā) 1. A sort of jasmine, (Jasminum auriculatum.) 2. Globe amaranth. E. yūthī the jasmine, kan aff., fem. form.
Yūthikā (यूथिका).—. i. e. yuthī (see yūtha), + ka, f. A kind of jasmine, [Vikramorvaśī, (ed. Bollensen.)] [distich] 109; [Ṛtusaṃhāra] 2, 25.
Yūthikā (यूथिका).—[feminine] a kind of jasmine.
1) Yūthikā (यूथिका):—[from yūtha] f. a kind of jasmine, Jasminum Auriculatum, [Kālidāsa; Bhāgavata-purāṇa]
2) [v.s. ...] globe-amaranth, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
3) [v.s. ...] Clypea Hernandifolia, [cf. Lexicographers, esp. such as amarasiṃha, halāyudha, hemacandra, etc.]
Yūthikā (यूथिका):—(kā) 1. f. Jasminum auriculatum; globe amaranth.
Yūthikā (यूथिका):—(von yūtha) f. Jasminum auriculatum [Amarakoṣa 2, 4, 2, 52.] [Trikāṇḍaśeṣa 3, 3, 105. 221.] [Hemacandra’s Abhidhānacintāmaṇi 1148.] [Medinīkoṣa k. 143.] [Halāyudha 2, 50.] [Vikramorvaśī 109.] [Ṛtusaṃhāra 2, 25.] [Meghadūta 27.] [Spr. 821.] [Ghaṭakarpara 19.] [Bhāgavatapurāṇa 10, 30, 8.] [PAÑCAR. 1, 3, 59] (neben māgadhī). Kugelamaranth [Medinīkoṣa] Clypea hernandifolia W. et A. [Rājanirghaṇṭa im Śabdakalpadruma]
Yūthikā (यूथिका):—f. —
1) Jasminum auriculatum. —
2) *Kugelamaranth. —
3) *Clypea hernandifolia.
Yūthika (यूथिक) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit words: Utthiya, Jūhiya, Jūhiyā.
Sanskrit, also spelled संस्कृतम् (saṃskṛtam), is an ancient language of India commonly seen as the grandmother of the Indo-European language family (even English!). Closely allied with Prakrit and Pali, Sanskrit is more exhaustive in both grammar and terms and has the most extensive collection of literature in the world, greatly surpassing its sister-languages Greek and Latin.
Nepali dictionary
Yūthikā (यूथिका):—n. jasmine;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Yuthikakusuma, Yuthikapupphiya, Yuthikapushpa, Yuthikar, Yuthikasthana, Yutikai, Yutikam.
Full-text (+31): Hemayuthika, Suvarnayuthika, Shankhayuthika, Yutikam, Ayuthika, Yuthikapushpa, Svarnayuthika, Juhiya, Yuthikakusuma, Bhringananda, Yutti, Modin, Bahugandha, Puthika, Naitikai, Yuthikapupphiya, Udigai, Yutikai, Shvayutha, Utthiya.
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Search found 30 books and stories containing Yuthika, Yūthikā, Yūthika; (plurals include: Yuthikas, Yūthikās, Yūthikas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter XXXII - The spiritual and formal worship of vishnu < [Book V - Upasama khanda (upashama khanda)]
Devi Bhagavata Purana (by Swami Vijñanananda)
Chapter 2 - On the piercing of the eyes of Cyavana Muni < [Book 7]
Chapter 17 - On the description of Sandhyā and other daily practices < [Book 11]
Chapter 18 - On the origin of the quarrel between Hariścandra and Viśvāmitra < [Book 7]
Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 7 - Superiority of Jāti Flower < [Section 5 - Mārgaśīrṣa-māhātmya]
Chapter 4 - Nārada Approaches Padmāvatī < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Chapter 16 - Description of Goloka < [Section 9 - Vāsudeva-māhātmya]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Critical appraisal of the phenomenal therapeutic uses for mutrashmari (urolithiasis) compiled in nighantu adarsha < [Volume 7, issue 5 (2019)]
A review on Priya Nighantu < [Volume 12, issue 8 (2024)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Critical analysis of bhavaprakash nighantu – a review < [2023: Volume 12, June issue 9]
Ayurvedic diet for managing asrigdara/dysfunctional uterine bleeding. < [2022: Volume 11, July special issue 10]
A critical analysis of flower as per ancient literature in context of ayurveda < [2022: Volume 11, May issue 5]