Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Dudhilata [দুধিলতা] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Pergularia daemia (Forssk.) Chiov. from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Asclepias daemia, Daemia extensa, Cynanchum extensum. For the possible medicinal usage of dudhilata, 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) Dudhilata in India is the name of a plant defined with Ichnocarpus frutescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites ferrugineus Thunb. (among others).

2) Dudhilata is also identified with Oxystelma esculentum It has the synonym Asclepias rosea Roxburgh, nom. illeg. (etc.).

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

· The Flora of the Presidency of Bombay (1904)
· The Cyclopaedia (1813)
· Taxon (1991)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1804)
· Contributions to the Botany of India (1834)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1993)

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

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