Chutro: 2 definitions

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Chutro 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 Drugs

Chutro [चुत्रो] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC. from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis hypoleuca, Berberis asiatica var. clarkeana. For the possible medicinal usage of chutro, 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.

Chutro [चुत्रो] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis insignis Hook.f. & Thomson from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis insignis var. elegantifolia, Berberis insignis var. gouldii.

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

1) Chutro in India is the name of a plant defined with Berberis chitria in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berberis chitria D. Don (among others).

2) Chutro in Nepal is also identified with Berberis aristata It has the synonym Berberis aristata Sims.

3) Chutro is also identified with Berberis asiatica It has the synonym Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC. (etc.).

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

· Botanical Register (1823)
· Bot. Reg. (1823)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. (1840)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (2549)
· Phytotherapy Research (1995)

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

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