Chitraparnika, Chitraparṇikā: 1 definition

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Chitraparnika 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 Chitraparnika has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Citraparnika. It further has the optional forms Chitraparṇikā, Chitra-parnika and Chitra-parṇikā.

Biology (plants and animals)

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

Chitraparnika in India is the name of a plant defined with Aglaia odorata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aglaia odorata var. microphyllina C. DC..

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

· Antiviral Research (2005)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1878)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Journal of Natural Products (1996)

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