Suvarchala: 1 definition
Introduction:
Suvarchala 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.
Ambiguity: Although Suvarchala has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Suvarcala. It further has the optional forms Suvarchalā, Su-varchala and Su-varchalā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Suvarchala in India is the name of a plant defined with Cleome viscosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Polanisia icosandra (L.) Wight & Arn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Bot. Indica (1975)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Fitoterapia (2003)
· Phytotherapy Research (1991)
· Suppl. Meth. (Moench) (1802)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Suvarchala, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Brahmasuvarchala, Peeta suvarchala.
Full-text: Saurvacalalavana, Peeta suvarchala, Sauvarccala, Manojava, Budha, Shukra, Shanaishcara, Samtana, Lohitanga, Sunda, Sarga, Bhava.
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