Indian nightshade: 1 definition
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Indian nightshade 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) Indian nightshade in English is the name of a plant defined with Solanum anguivi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum anguivi Herb. Lamb. ex Dunal (among others).
2) Indian nightshade is also identified with Solanum violaceum It has the synonym Solanum indicum L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Histoire Naturelle, Médicale et Économique des Solanum (1813)
· Botanique (1794)
· FBI (1883)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1852)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1834)
· Annuaire Conserv. Jard. Bot. Genève (1908)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Indian nightshade, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Indian, Nightshade.
Full-text (+4): Karimulli, Katalmulli, Perakkaci, Kerci, Papparamulli, Pettamulam, Kalimulli, Naymulli, Uruvai, Ciruvalutunai, Katanmulli, Vekupattiri, Varataru, Peratti, Puttiri, Valutalai, Mulli, Kantalam, Pancamula, Brihatyadigana.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Indian nightshade; (plurals include: Indian nightshades). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 18 - The therapeutics of Cough Disorder (kasa-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
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Chapter 10 - The Pharmaceutics of the Thorny Milk-hedge Plant (sudha-kalpa) < [Kalpasthana (Kalpa Sthana) — Section on Pharmaceutics]