Hirankuri: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Hirankuri in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Corchorus fascicularis Lam. from the Tiliaceae (Phalsa) family having the following synonyms: Corchorus brachycarpus. For the possible medicinal usage of hirankuri, 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.

Hirankuri in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Emilia sonchifolia (L.) DC. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Emilia sinica, Senecio rapae, Crassocephalum sonchifolium.

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

1) Hirankuri in India is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus fascicularis 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 brachycarpus Guill. & Perr..

2) Hirankuri is also identified with Emilia sonchifolia It has the synonym Crassocephalum sonchifolium (Linnaeus) Lessing (etc.).

3) Hirankuri is also identified with Evolvulus alsinoides It has the synonym Convolvulus valerianoides Blanco (etc.).

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

· Bulletin du Jardin botanique de l’État à Bruxelles (1958)
· Beitrag zur Flora Aethiopiens (1867)
· Flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1856)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1986)
· Annales Botanices Systematicae (Walpers) (1852)
· Flora (1844)

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

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