Chupa-vela: 1 definition
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Chupa-vela 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChupa-vela in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Catharanthus pusillus (Murray) G.Don from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Lochnera pusilla, Vinca pusilla. For the possible medicinal usage of chupa-vela, 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.
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
"Anticancer and antioxidant studies on Catharanthus pusillus extract" < [2016: Volume 5, February issue 2]
"Anticancer and antioxidant studies on Catharanthus pusillus extract." < [2016: Volume 5, April issue 4]
Phytochmical studies on the medicinal herb catharanthus pusillus < [2016: Volume 5, January issue 1]