Chhatrapatra: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chhatrapatra 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 Chhatrapatra has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Chatrapatra. It further has the optional forms Chhatra-patra.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChhatrapatra [छत्रपत्र] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G.Don from the Araceae (Arum) family having the following synonyms: Alocasia indica, Alocasia montana. For the possible medicinal usage of chhatrapatra, 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)Chhatrapatra in India is the name of a plant defined with Alocasia macrorrhizos in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Caladium indica Hort. ex K. Koch (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux—Phanérogames (Tome) (1846)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1841)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Oesterreichisches Botanisches Wochenblatt (1854)
· Tijdschrift voor Natuurlijke Geschiedenis en Physiologie (1842)
· Bot. Reg. (1822)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chhatrapatra, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
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