Chakwar: 1 definition
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Chakwar 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) Chakwar in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna obtusifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia toroides Roxb., nom. nud. (among others).
2) Chakwar is also identified with Senna occidentalis It has the synonym Cassia ciliata Raf. (etc.).
3) Chakwar is also identified with Senna sophera It has the synonym Cassia frutescens Mill. (etc.).
4) Chakwar is also identified with Senna tora It has the synonym Cassia numilis Collad. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Index Rafinesquianus. (1949)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1994)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Barkachakwar.
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