Ikkada, Ikkaḍa: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Ikkada means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Jainism, Prakrit, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsIkkada in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Commiphora caudata (Wight & Arn.) Engl. from the Burseraceae (Torchwood) family having the following synonyms: Balsamea caudata, Protium caudatum, Protionopsis caudata. For the possible medicinal usage of ikkada, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Ikkada in India is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora caudata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Commiphora caudata (Wight & Arn.) Engl..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1883)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ikkada, for example extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Prakrit-English dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary1) Ikkaḍa (इक्कड) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ikkaḍa.
2) Ikkaḍa (इक्कड) also relates to the Sanskrit word: Aikkaḍa.
Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.
Sanskrit dictionary
Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary (S)Ikkaḍa (इक्कड) in the Sanskrit language is related to the Prakrit word: Ikkaḍa.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Aikkada, Cantikkata, Caraikkata, Erumaikkata, Karinjikkada, Macikkata, Mappillaikkata, Mikkada, Nerccikkata, Pattikkata, Sikkada, Vettaikkata.
Full-text: Aikkada.
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