Chittaratha: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chittaratha 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 Chittaratha has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cittaratha.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chittaratha in India is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia calcarata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Renealmia erecta (DC.) Boos (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of the Southeastern United States (1913)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1902)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Lingnan Sci. J. (1927)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1807)
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Starts with: Chittarathai.
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