Chiru-illantai: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChiru-illantai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Ximenia americana L. from the Olacaceae (Olax) family having the following synonyms: Ximenia montana, Ximenia elliptica, Ximenia aculeata. For the possible medicinal usage of chiru-illantai, 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)Chiru-illantai in India is the name of a plant defined with Ximenia americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Heymassoli inermis Aubl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise (1735)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1984)
· Flora Neotropica (1984)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chiru-illantai, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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