Arakh: 1 definition
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Arakh 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Arakh 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 Streptocaulon cochinchinense (Lour.) G. Don (among others).
2) Arakh is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Madorius procerus (Aiton) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo) (1998)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Reise Russland (1774)
· International Nematology Network Newsletter (1989)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arakha, Arakhada, Arakhana, Arakhaulo, Arakho gatch, Arakhu, Arakhunda.
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