Chirchira: 2 definitions
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Chirchira 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.
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChirchira [चिरचिरा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Neolitsea cassia (L.) Kosterm. from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Laurus cassia, Litsea zeylanica, Neolitsea zeylanica. For the possible medicinal usage of chirchira, 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.
Chirchira [चिरचिरा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Achyranthes aspera L. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family.
Chirchira [چرچرا] in the Urdu language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chirchira in India is the name of a plant defined with Achyranthes aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Centrostachys indica Standl. (among others).
2) Chirchira is also identified with Setaria verticillata It has the synonym Panicum verticillatum var. brevisetum Mutel (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium, editio decima sexta (1825)
· Cat. Sem. Hort. Berol. (1871)
· Flora Palermitana (1845)
· Annales Botanicae Systematicae (1852)
· Opera Botanica (1993)
· Flore de Lorraine (1844)
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