Thakal: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsThakal [थकाल] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Cirsium verutum (D. Don) Spreng. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Cirsium argyracanthum, Cirsium involucratum, Cnicus argyracanthus. For the possible medicinal usage of thakal, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Thakal [थकाल] in the Nepali language, ibid. previous identification.
Thakal [थाकल] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Argemone mexicana L. from the Papaveraceae (Poppy) family.
Thakal [थकाल] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Cirsium wallichii DC. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Cirsium nepalense, Cnicus wallichii.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Thakal in India is the name of a plant defined with Chamaerops humilis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chamaerops humilis L. var. argentea André (among others).
2) Thakal is also identified with Phoenix acaulis It has the synonym Phoenix acaulis Buch.-Ham. ex Roxb. (etc.).
3) Thakal in Nepal is also identified with Argemone mexicana It has the synonym Echtrus trivialis Lour. (etc.).
4) Thakal is also identified with Cirsium verutum It has the synonym Cnicus involucratus Wall. ex DC. (etc.).
5) Thakal is also identified with Phoenix loureiroi It has the synonym Phoenix robusta (Becc.) Hook. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· American Midland Naturalist (1914)
· Pittonia (1898)
· Mem. Torrey Bot. Club (1958)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1994)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1946)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Takalon, Takalpacci, Takalpaci, Takalupaci, Takaluppu, Thakalenkula, Thakali.
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