Churu, Chūru: 2 definitions

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Introduction:

Churu 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 Churu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Curu. It further has the optional forms Chūru.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Churu in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Trachydium roylei Lindl. from the Apiaceae (Carrot) family having the following synonyms: Aulacospermum roylei. For the possible medicinal usage of churu, 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)

1) Churu in India is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex alba Scop. (among others).

2) Churu is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Botrys albus Nieuwl. (etc.).

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

· Newslett. Int. Organ. Pl. Biosyst. (Pruhonice) (1999)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1933)
· Synopsis der Mitteleuropäischen Flora (1913)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci.. (1979)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1907)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1933)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Churu, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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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Search found 13 books and stories containing Churu, Chūru; (plurals include: Churus, Chūrus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

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