Khulkhula: 2 definitions

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Khulkhula 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 Drugs

Khulkhula [खुळखुळा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Crotalaria verrucosa L. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Crotalaria coerulea, Crotalaria angulosa, Crotalaria mollis. For the possible medicinal usage of khulkhula, 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.

Khulkhula [खुळखुळा] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Crotalaria spectabilis Roth from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Crotalaria sericea, Crotalaria leschenenaulti.

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

Khulkhula in Madagascar is the name of a plant defined with Crotalaria retusa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lupinus cochinchinensis Lour. (among others).

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

· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1983)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1985)
· Nucleus (1991)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1995)
· Kew Bulletin (1938)
· J. Pl. Taxon. (1994)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Khulkhula, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, 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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