Chhikika: 1 definition
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Chhikika 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) Chhikika in India is the name of a plant defined with Bidens pilosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Myriogyne minuta (G. Forst.) Less. (among others).
2) Chhikika is also identified with Centipeda minima It has the synonym Myriogyne minuta (G. Forst.) Less. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Beitrage zur Flora der Cap Verdischen Inseln (1852)
· Meth. (1794)
· Taxon (1980)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera (1822)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1910)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1984)
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