Ambiguity: Although Chirayata has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cirayata. It further has the optional forms Chirayāta, Chira-yata and Chira-yāta.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chirayata [चिरायत] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karst. from the Gentianaceae (Gentian) family having the following synonyms: Swertia chirata, Ophelia chirata. For the possible medicinal usage of chirayata, 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) Chirayata in India is the name of a plant defined with Andrographis paniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andrographis paniculata Nees (among others).

2) Chirayata is also identified with Swertia ciliata It has the synonym Ophelia purpurascens D. Don (etc.).

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

· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1832)
· Natural Product Research (2005)
· Philosophical Magazine and Journal (1836)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1895)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Drug Delivery (2000)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chirayata, for example chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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, Cira, Yata.

Starts with: Chirayata desi kalmegh.

Ends with: Barik-chirayata, Chhota-chirayata, Chota-chirayata, Chotachirayata, Hara-chirayata, Khet-chirayata, Pahari chirayata.

Full-text: Chhota-chirayata, Kiraita, Chirayata desi kalmegh, Pahari chirayata, Cirayata, Hara-chirayata, Barik-chirayata, Chota-chirayata, Khet-chirayata, Stanyashodhana.

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