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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chukar in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Hibiscus sabdariffa L. from the Malvaceae (Mallow) family having the following synonyms: Hibiscus digitatus, Sabdariffa digitata, Hibiscus palmatilobus. For the possible medicinal usage of chukar, 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)

Chukar in India is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus sabdariffa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus sabdariffa var. intermedius A. Howard & G. Howard (among others).

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

· Plantae Surinamenses (1775)
· The Sherbro of Sierra Leone. (1938)
· A Handbook of the Sherbro Language. (1921)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Journal of Agriculture & Food Chemistry (1986)
· Allgemeine MedizinischPharmazeutische Flora (1857)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Chukar, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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Ends with: Mendok chukar.

Full-text: Mendok chukar, Cakora, Lavadi, Upacakra.

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