Akrottu: 2 definitions

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Akrottu 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Akrottu in the Malayalam 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 akrottu, 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)

1) Akrottu 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 Camerium moluccanum (L.) Kuntze (among others).

2) Akrottu is also identified with Juglans regia It has the synonym Juglans orientis Dode (etc.).

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

· Ann. Mus. Bot. LugdunoBatavi (1869)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical series (1939)
· Numer. List (7959)
· Nomenclator Botanicus, ed. 2 (1840)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Flora of West Pakistan (1972)

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

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