Chhuimui: 3 definitions

Introduction:

Chhuimui means something in Hindi, 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 Chhuimui has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Chuimui.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chhuimui [छुईमुई] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Aeschynomene indica L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Aeschynomene diffusa, Aeschynomene kashmiriana, Aeschynomene pumila. For the possible medicinal usage of chhuimui, 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)

1) Chhuimui in India is the name of a plant defined with Aeschynomene indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedysarum virginicum Lour. (among others).

2) Chhuimui is also identified with Mimosa balansae It has the synonym Mimosa pudica L. (etc.).

3) Chhuimui is also identified with Mimosa pudica It has the synonym Mimosa hispidula Kunth (etc.).

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

· Cytologia (1989)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Current Science (1983)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Flora Indica (1768)

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

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Chhuimui in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) touch-me-not—Mimosa pudica; a kid-glove, an over-sensitive/over-dainty/over-delicate person..—chhuimui (छुईमुई) is alternatively transliterated as Chuīmuī.

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