Kiramta, Kiraṃṭā, Kiranta: 2 definitions

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Kiramta means something in Hindi, 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)

Kiranta in India is the name of a plant defined with Swertia chirayita in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gentiana chirata Wall. (among others).

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

· Planta Medica (1991)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1991)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1996)
· Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products (1996)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kiranta, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

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Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Kiraṃṭā (किरंटा):—(nm) (used derogatorily for) a Christian.

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