Chirayu, Chirāyu: 1 definition

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Chirayu 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.

Ambiguity: Although Chirayu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cirayu. It further has the optional forms Chirāyu.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Chirayu in India is the name of a plant defined with Bombax ceiba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salmalia malabarica (DC.) Schott & Endl. (among others).

2) Chirayu is also identified with Borassus flabellifer It has the synonym Pholidocarpus tunicatus H. Wendl. (etc.).

3) Chirayu is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Eriodendron anfractuosum var. caribaeum DC. (etc.).

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

· Botanica Acta (1997)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1768)
· Lingnan Science Journal (1928)
· The Religion. (1971)
· Webbia (1914)
· Taxon (1979)

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