Kalu-polapen: 2 definitions
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Kalu-polapen 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKalu-polapen in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Striga asiatica (L.) Kuntze from the Orobanchaceae (Broomrape) family having the following synonyms: Striga lutea. For the possible medicinal usage of kalu-polapen, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Kalu-polapen in India is the name of a plant defined with Striga asiatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Striga lutea var. bicolor Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1979)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1846)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (2001)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalu-polapen, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Kalu.
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