Charanai: 2 definitions
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Charanai 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsCharanai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Zaleya decandra (L.) Burm.f. from the Aizoaceae (Ice plant) family having the following synonyms: Trianthema decandra, Zaleija decandra. For the possible medicinal usage of charanai, 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)Charanai in India is the name of a plant defined with Zaleya decandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zaleya decandra Burm.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Charanai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Caranai.
Full-text: Caranai, Sen-charanai, Siru charanai, Sathi-charanai, Cattuccaranai, Ariyacaranai, Melukucaranai, Karuncaranai.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Charanai; (plurals include: Charanais). 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
Invitro anti-cancer effects of Kodiveli Chooranam on colorectal cancer < [2018: Volume 7, November issue 18]
Medicinal plants survey at Thiru Palani Murugan Kovil, Vavuniya. < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]
An ethno-botanical survey on shakavarga of anamalai tribes < [2024: Volume 13, January special issue 2]