Pride of india: 1 definition
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Pride of india 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)1) Pride of india in English is the name of a plant defined with Lagerstroemia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Murtughas indica (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Pride of india is also identified with Lagerstroemia speciosa It has the synonym Munchausia speciosa Linn. (etc.).
3) Pride of india is also identified with Melia azedarach It has the synonym Azedara speciosa Raf. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· AAU Reports (1990)
· Monadelphis Classis Dissertationes (1789)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Prodr. (Swartz) (1788)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pride of india, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Unsung Heroes < [April – June, 2004]
Vivekananda: An Apostle of Hinduism < [October – December, 1993]
Shishupala-vadha (Study) (by Shila Chakraborty)
Date of the poet Māgha < [Introduction]