Arakha: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Arakha 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) Arakha in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Streptocaulon cochinchinense (Lour.) G. Don (among others).
2) Arakha is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Apocynum syriacum S.G. Gmel. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (8217)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1903)
· Mediators Inflamm. (2005)
· Transfusion (1993)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arakha, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusArakha (ಅರಖ):—[noun] = ಅರಕ [araka]1.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arakhada, Arakhana, Arakhaulo.
Ends with (+4): Aksharakha, Amgarakha, Angarakha, Anikasarakha, Badarakha, Becarakha, Bhikavarakha, Cabarakha, Carakha, Ekasarakha, Gayaparakha, Harakha, Kamarakha, Khatarakha, Maharakha, Najaraparakha, Nijalela-melyasarakha, Parakha, Pharakha, Rakharakha.
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