Ucittakarai, Ūcittakarai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ucittakarai means something in biology, Tamil. 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) Ucittakarai in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna tora 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 tagera Lam. (among others).
2) Ucittakarai is also identified with Sonchus oleraceus It has the synonym Sonchus mairei H. Lév. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1913)
· FBI (1878)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1838)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ucittakarai, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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.
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