Jalap: 1 definition
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Jalap 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.
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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Jalap in English is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea purga in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Convolvulus officinalis Pelletan (among others).
2) Jalap in India is also identified with Ipomoea purpurea It has the synonym Convolvulus purpureus L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
· Journal de Chimie Médicale, du Pharmacie et de Toxicologie (1834)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1979)
· Blumea (2006)
· Convolvulaceae orientales (1833)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1978)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jalap, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+70): Jala-pavitra, Jala-payarokam, Jalap bindweed, Jalapa, Jalapa-do-brasil, Jalapad, Jalapada, Jalapadabhuja, Jalapadavi, Jalapaddhati, Jalapadi, Jalapai, Jalapaini, Jalapakshacara, Jalapakshi, Jalapakshin, Jalapalika, Jalapamarga, Jalapana, Jalapanem.
Ends with: Brazilian jalap, False jalap, Fusiform jalap, Indian jalap, Tampico jalap, True jalap, Tuberous jalap, Wild jalap.
Full-text (+18): Tampico jalap, Wild jalap, False jalap, Fusiform jalap, True jalap, Jalap bindweed, Tuberous jalap, Devadamti, Aluti, Kunakanti, Bennebiduru, Sukshini, Bilitigade, Bilinagadamti, Brazilian jalap, Kumpancan, Atimpu, Kentakarani, Indian jalap, Nucai.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Jalap; (plurals include: Jalaps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
62. Argemone mexicana, Linn. < [Papaveraceae (poppy family)]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)