Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chithramoolaka in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Pluchea lanceolata (DC.) C.B.Clarke from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Berthelotia lanceolata. For the possible medicinal usage of chithramoolaka, 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)

Chithramoolaka in India is the name of a plant defined with Pluchea lanceolata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berthelotia lanceolata DC. (among others).

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

· Willdenowia (1999)
· Flora of Iran (1980)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Fl. Egypt (2002)
· Compositae Indicae (1876)
· Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pakistan & Kashm. (1972)

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