Chauranga: 1 definition

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Chauranga 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)

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

Chauranga in India is the name of a plant defined with Flemingia strobilifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Moghania bracteata (Roxb.) H.L. Li (among others).

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

· Flora Indica (1832)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· Icones Plantarum Indiae Orientalis (1840)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5754)
· Hort. Bengal (1814)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chauranga, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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