Chikani: 2 definitions
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Chikani 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChikani [चिकणी] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Bridelia montana (Roxb.) Willd. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Bridelia hamiltoniana, Clutia montana, Andrachne elliptica. For the possible medicinal usage of chikani, 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.
Chikani [ಛಿಕನೀ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Centipeda minima (L.) A. Br. & Aschers. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Artemisia minima, Centipeda orbicularis, Cotula minima, Grangea minima.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chikani in India is the name of a plant defined with Centipeda minima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artemisia sternutatoria Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Species Plantarum. (2170)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Le Botaniste Cultivateur (1801)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chikani, for example health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
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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Starts with: Chikaniyadike.
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