Alagar: 1 definition
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Alagar 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.
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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Alagar in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Periploca cochinchinensis Lour. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Phytotherapy Research (2005)
· Journal of Natural Products
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alagar, for example side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Alagara, Alagaraja, Alagaraji, Alagarda, Alagardda, Alagarddha, Alagardha, Alagarji, Alagarjitana, Alagarkoil.
Ends with: Ashta-tikkupalakar, Atta-tikkupalakar, Attapalakar, Calakar, Divai na kalagar, Kallalakar, Lokapalakar, Muppalakar, Palakar, Tikkuppalakar, Tuvarapalakar.
Full-text: Itapakiri, Thennampakkam, Komtu.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Alagar; (plurals include: Alagars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples In Alagadriputtur < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
3. Images set up by his Queens < [Tanjavur/Thanjavur (Rajarajesvaram temple)]
Temples in Ramanathankoyil < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
Who is Andal? < [March 1948]
Subramania Bharati's Prose-Poetry < [January – March, 1982]
The Eternal South < [September 1938]
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Srirangam < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]