Narra, Ṅarra: 1 definition

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Narra 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) Narra in English is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus indicus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum wallichii (Wight & Arn.) Pierre (among others).

2) Narra in Namibia is also identified with Acanthosicyos horridus It has the synonym Acanthosicyos horrida Welw..

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

· Fl. Congo Belge (1954)
· Supplementum Plantarum (1781)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Austral. J. Pharm. (1886)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1997)
· Genera Plantarum (1867)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Narra, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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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