Biology (plants and animals)

Adavichikkudu in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Dolichos lablab, Dolichos purpureus. For the possible medicinal usage of adavichikkudu, 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.

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

1) Adavichikkudu in India is the name of a plant defined with Clitoria ternatea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lathyrus spectabilis Forssk. (among others).

2) Adavichikkudu is also identified with Lablab purpureus It has the synonym Vigna aristata Piper (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Fl. Trop. E. Afr. (1971)
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique (1811)
· Mémoires de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1826)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1825)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1989)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Adavichikkudu, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

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