Indian spinach: 1 definition
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Indian spinach 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 spinach in English is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus caudatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria patula Bubani (among others).
2) Indian spinach is also identified with Basella alba It has the synonym Gandola rubra Rumph. ex L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1975)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1824)
· Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club (1894)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Indian spinach, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Spinach, Indian.
Full-text: Upodaki, Kempubayibasale, Kavubaccale, Mamdakali, Civappuppacalai, Cirri, Upodike, Upodika.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Indian spinach; (plurals include: Indian spinaches). 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 27d - The group of vegetables (Shaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 2 - The Seeds of Rough chaff (apamarga-tanduliya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 7 - Complications of Enema (basti-vyapad-siddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]