Akharota, Akharoṭa: 3 definitions

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Akharota means something in Hindi, 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Akhrot.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Akharota in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Aleurites moluccanus from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Aleurites javanicus, Aleurites pentaphyllus, Aleurites trilobus, Jatropha moluccana. For the possible medicinal usage of akharota, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Akharota in India is the name of a plant defined with Aleurites moluccana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mallotus moluccanus (L.) Müll.Arg. (among others).

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

· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Phytologia (1971)
· Ann. Inst. Bot.-Géol. Colon. Marseille, (1911)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1913)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1951)

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

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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Akharoṭa (अखरोट) [Also spelled akhrot]:—(nm) a walnut.

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