Biology (plants and animals)

Kukua-loti in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Thunbergia grandiflora Thunbergia grandiflora (Roxb. ex Rottl.) Roxb. from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Thunbergia chinensis, Thunbergia cordifolia, Thunbergia malvifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of kukua-loti, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kukua loti in India is the name of a plant defined with Thunbergia grandiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Thunbergia cordifolia Nees (among others).

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

· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Austrobaileya (2000)
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· FBI (1884)
· Physiographiska Sälskapets Handlingar (1776)

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

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

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Partial matches: Loti.

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