Kekru: 2 definitions

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Kekru 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kekru [ꯀꯦꯛꯔꯨ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Sapindus mukorossi Gaertn. from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Sapindus detergens, Sapindus utilis. For the possible medicinal usage of kekru, 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.

Kekru [ꯀꯦꯛꯔꯨ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Sapindus trifoliatus from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Sapindus laurifolius.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Kekru in India is the name of a plant defined with Sapindus emarginatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (among others).

2) Kekru is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus trifoliatus Turcz. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Catalogue des Plantes de Madagascar, Sapind. (1931)
· Taxon (1982)
· Bulletin de la Société Imperiale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1863)
· Rev. Hortic. (1895)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kekru, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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.

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