Ciritakam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ciritakam 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ciritakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Abrus precatorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abrus tunguensis P. Lima (among others).
2) Ciritakam is also identified with Albizia lebbeck It has the synonym Inga leucoxylon Hassk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1905)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1855)
· Willdenowia (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ciritakam, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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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Starts with: Ciritakamaram.
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