Celosia: 1 definition
Introduction:
Celosia 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)Celosia in English is the name of a plant defined with Celosia argentea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaranthus purpureus Nieuwl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of West Pakistan (1974)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Phytochemistry (2001)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Obs. Bot. (1783)
· Die natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien, Zweite Auflage (1934)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Celosia, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Celosia argentea, Celosia hastata, Celosia laxa, Celosia schweinfurthiana, Celosia stuhlmanniana, Celosia trigyna.
Full-text (+262): Dipya, Mayurashikha, Kharashva, Vahnishikhara, Barhicuda, Shikhini, Gadrya, Morashikha, Makili-k-kirai, Kurdu, Locamarkata, Locamastaka, Sushikha, Shikhalu, Sunishannaka, Priyatama, Kumattikkirai, Celosia trigyna, Mayuraka, Songoro-malidadi.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Celosia; (plurals include: Celosias). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Gastroprotective effects of Celosia argentea leaves on stress ulcers. < [2014: Volume 3, March issue 2]
Evaluation of anthelmintic activity of Celosia argentea leaves extract < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]
Antihelminthic activity and TLC of Celosia cristata in Bathukamma. < [2018: Volume 7, April issue 7]
Plant names – sanskrit and latin < [Volume 12 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1992]
Some More Wild Edible Plants of Nasik District (Maharashtra) < [Volume 19 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2000]
Plants Used In Reproductive Ailments By Tribals of Nasik District (Maharashtra) < [Volume 23 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2004]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Vaśālobha: The second technique < [Chapter 3]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Herbal medicine use in Thiruvarur's indigenous communities, Tamil Nadu < [Volume 10 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2019]
In vivo antioxidant effects of Abelmoschus esculentus in diabetic rats. < [Volume 3 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2012]
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