Ambiguity: Although Chiratikta has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Ciratikta. It further has the optional forms Chirātikta, Chira-tikta, Chira-tiktā and Chiratiktā.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Chiratikta in India is the name of a plant defined with Swertia chirayita in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gentiana chirata Wall. (among others).

2) Chiratikta is also identified with Swertia paniculata It has the synonym Swertia dilatata C.B. Clarke.

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

· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1996)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1991)
· The Flora of British India
· Planta Medica (1991)
· Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products (1996)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chiratikta, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Chira, Tikta, Cira.

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