Kalajari: 1 definition
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Kalajari 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) Kalajari in India is the name of a plant defined with Blainvillea acmella in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Spilanthes ocymifolia (Lam.) A.H. Moore (among others).
2) Kalajari is also identified with Blainvillea dichotoma It has the synonym Eclipta latifolia L.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Blumea (1950)
· Contributions to the Botany of India (1834)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodr. (1836)
· Beihefte zum Botanischen Centralblatt (1914)
· Kew Bulletin (1978)
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