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Ayurveda (science of life)

Rasashastra (Alchemy and Herbo-Mineral preparations)

Source: Wisdom Library: Rasa-śāstra

Jalakumbhī (जलकुम्भी):—One of the sixty-eight Rasauṣadhi, very powerful drugs known to be useful in alchemical processes related to mercury (rasa), according to Rasaprakāśa-sudhākara (chapter 9).

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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.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Jalakumbhi [জলকুম্ভী] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Pistia stratiotes L. from the Araceae (Arum) family. For the possible medicinal usage of jalakumbhi, 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.

Jalakumbhi [જલકુંભી] in the Gujarati language, ibid. previous identification.

Jalakumbhi [जलकुम्भी] in the Hindi language, ibid. previous identification.

Jalakumbhi [जलकुम्भी] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.

Jalakumbhi [जल कुम्भी] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Pontederia crassipes Mart. from the Pontederiaceae (Pickerel weed) family having the following synonyms: Eichhornia crassipes, Pontederia elongata.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Jalakumbhi in India is the name of a plant defined with Eichhornia crassipes in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pontederia elongata Balf. (among others).

2) Jalakumbhi is also identified with Pistia stratiotes It has the synonym Limnonesis friedrichsthaliana Klotzsch (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Darwiniana (1941)
· Blumea (1995)
· Monogr. Phan. (1883)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1991)
· Flora BorealiAmericana (1803)
· Flora Telluriana (1837)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Jalakumbhi, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Jalakumbhi, Jalakumbhī; (plurals include: Jalakumbhis, Jalakumbhīs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Ayushdhara journal

Identifying Jalakumbhi in Ayurveda: A Critical Literature Review < [Volume 9, Issue 1: January-February 2022]

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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Successfully treated case of galaganda (hypothyroidism) with the help of herbomineral compound – a case study < [2021, Issue 3, March]

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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Analysis of ayurvedic medicine activity in hypothyroidism < [2023: Volume 12, July issue 11]

Concept of para and para dravyas with respect to bhavaprakash nighanu < [2021: Volume 10, November issue 13]

Critical review of galganda in Ayurveda Samhitas. < [2023: Volume 12, November issue 19]

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Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine

A review on Priya Nighantu < [Volume 12, issue 8 (2024)]

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