Baalaraaksha: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBaalaraaksha [ಬಾಲರಾಕ್ಷ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don from the Araceae (Arum) family having the following synonyms: Alocasia indica, Alocasia montana. For the possible medicinal usage of baalaraaksha, 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)Baalaraaksha in India is the name of a plant defined with Alocasia macrorrhizos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Arum montanum Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Index Seminum [Berlin]
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)
· Wiener Zeitschrift für Kunst, Litteratur, Theater und Mode (1829)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1841)
· Description des Plantes Nouvelles … Jardin de J.M. Cels (1801)
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux—Phanérogames (Tome) (1846)
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