Chekonadi: 2 definitions

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Chekonadi 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chekonadi [చేకొండి] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Cadaba fruticosa (L.) Druce from the Capparaceae (Caper) family having the following synonyms: Cleome fruticosa. For the possible medicinal usage of chekonadi, 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.

Chekonadi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Cadaba trifoliata Wight & Arn. from the Capparaceae (Caper) family having the following synonyms: Cadaba triphylla, Desmocarpus missionis.

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

1) Chekonadi in India is the name of a plant defined with Cadaba fruticosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cleome fruticosa L. (among others).

2) Chekonadi is also identified with Cadaba trifoliata.

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

· Cat. Ind. Pl. (1833)
· Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles (1914)
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient. (1834)
· Pharmacologyonline (2008)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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