Ambiguity: Although Chukrika has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Cukrika. It further has the optional forms Chukrikā.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Chukrika [चुक्रिका] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rumex vesicarius from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Acetosa vesicaria. For the possible medicinal usage of chukrika, 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.

Chukrika [चुक्रिका] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Chukrika in India is the name of a plant defined with Oxalis corniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acetosella villosa Kuntze (among others).

2) Chukrika is also identified with Rumex vesicarius.

3) Chukrika is also identified with Tamarindus indica It has the synonym Tamarindus occidentalis Gaertn. (etc.).

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

· Journal of Tree Sciences (1985)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Denkschriften der Königlichen Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Muenchen (1825)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Bradea, Boletim do Herbarium Bradeanum (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)

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

context information

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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Ends with: Amlachukrika, Shakachukrika.

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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 1: Initiation, Mercury and Laboratory (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)

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