Nila vakai: 1 definition
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Nila vakai 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) Nila vakai in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna alexandrina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia emarginata L. (among others).
2) Nila vakai is also identified with Senna italica It has the synonym Cassia aschrek Forssk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1849)
· Kew Bulletin (1988)
· Curr. Sci. (1979)
· Description de l’Égypte, … Histoire Naturelle (1813)
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1908)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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