Chakshushya, Chakṣuṣya: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Chakshushya 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.

Ambiguity: Although Chakshushya has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cakshushya. It further has the optional forms Chakṣuṣya, Chaksusya, Chākṣuṣya and Chakṣuṣyā.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chaksusya in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Chamaecrista absus from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia absus. For the possible medicinal usage of chaksusya, 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.

Chakshushya in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Chakshushya in India is the name of a plant defined with Chamaecrista absus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Senna quadrifolia Burm.) (Latin absum ‘to be away from, to be removed from’ (among others).

2) Chakshushya is also identified with Strychnos potatorum It has the synonym Strychnos heterodoxa Gilg (etc.).

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

· Genera Plantarum (1873)
· E-Journal of Chemistry (2007)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics (1980)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (1998)
· Numer. List (5315)

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

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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.

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