Kata khutra: 1 definition
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Kata khutra 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)Kata khutra in India is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus spinosus 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 spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1997)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. (1937)
· Ann. Agric. Environ. Med. (2002)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1817)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
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Partial matches: Kata.
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