Achuka: 1 definition
Introduction:
Achuka 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) Achuka in India is the name of a plant defined with Morinda citrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Platanocephalus orientalis Crantz (among others).
2) Achuka is also identified with Morinda coreia It has the synonym Morinda tinctoria Roxb. (etc.).
3) Achuka is also identified with Morinda umbellata It has the synonym Morinda umbellata Labill. ex Baill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1980)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1824)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Achuka, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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: Chanachuka, Chukachuka, Kachuka, Kanachuka, Utkanachuka.
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