Dirghachanchu, Dīrghachañchu: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Dirghachanchu 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 Dirghachanchu has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Dirghacancu. It further has the optional forms Dīrghachañchu, Dirgha-chanchu and Dīrgha-chañchu.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Dirghachanchu in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Corchorus trilocularis L. from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family having the following synonyms: Corchorus aestuans, Corchorus fruticulosus, Corchorus triflorus. For the possible medicinal usage of dirghachanchu, 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)

Dirghachanchu in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus trilocularis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Corchorus trilocularis Burm. f., nom. illeg. (among others).

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

· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1767)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1922)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1993)
· Taxon (1979)
· Cytologia (2000)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Dirghachanchu, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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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