Kacakitam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kacakitam 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) Kacakitam in India is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus dubius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amaranthus dubius E.H.L. Krause (among others).
2) Kacakitam is also identified with Amaranthus retroflexus It has the synonym Galliaria retroflexa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Darwiniana (1992)
· Acta Botanica Neerlandica (1977)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Fragmenta Floristica et Geobotanica (1971)
· Systema Naturae
· La flore adventice de Montpellier (1912)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kacakitam, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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)
Ends with: Pankacakitam.
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