Alasandra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Alasandra 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)Alasandra in India is the name of a plant defined with Vigna unguiculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Dolichos monachalis Brot. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Linnaea (1839)
· Amoenitates Academ…. (1759)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Species Plantarum
· Über Befruchtungsverhältnisse bei Hülsenfrüchten (1898)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alasandra, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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)
Starts with: Alasandrah.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Alasandra; (plurals include: Alasandras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)