Pachcha: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Pachcha means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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
Natyashastra (theatrics and dramaturgy)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the Visnudharmottarapurana (natya)Pachcha refers to one of the traditional Facial Masks in the Kutiyattam type of theater of Kerala.鈥擳he facial make-over of the characters of K奴峁璱ya峁弓am and Kathakal墨 has been categorised according to the taste of an individual actor and the school of tradition to which it belongs.鈥擣ace painting with deep green colour, represents the Pachcha make over.
Natyashastra (啶ㄠぞ啶熰啶ざ啶距じ啷嵿い啷嵿ぐ, 苍腻峁瓂补艣腻蝉迟谤补) refers to both the ancient Indian tradition (shastra) of performing arts, (natya鈥攖heatrics, drama, dance, music), as well as the name of a Sanskrit work dealing with these subjects. It also teaches the rules for composing Dramatic plays (nataka), construction and performance of Theater, and Poetic works (kavya).
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPachcha in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Ocimum basilicum L. from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Ocimum nigrum, Ocimum thyrsiflorum. For the possible medicinal usage of pachcha, 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.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Pachcha in India is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum basilicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri Spreng. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beskr. Guin. Pl. (1827)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1848)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Labiatarum Genera et Species (1832)
· Kew Bulletin (1996)
· Taxon (1979)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pachcha, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Paccanika, Pachcha yavulu, Pachcha-ganneru, Pachchaarali, Pachchabotuka, Pachchabotuku, Pachchadacimolla, Pachchaganeru, Pachchai poyaru, Pachchai-alari, Pachchaku, Pachchapeddagoranta, Pachchar, Pachchari, Pachchavadambaram.
Full-text: Tirunitri-pachcha, Pachcha yavulu, Pachcha-ganneru, Kammunista-pachcha, Samudra-pachcha, Facial mask.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Pachcha; (plurals include: Pachchas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) (by Bhagyashree Sarma)
1. The Vi峁ａ箛udharmottara-pur膩峁嘺 and Modern Drama < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]
Plant Genetic Resources and Knowledge of Traditional Medicine in Tamil Nadu < [Volume 20 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 2000]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
A brief overview on phytochemical and biopotensial of ocimum sanctum < [2022: Volume 11, January issue 1]