Lajri: 2 definitions

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Lajri 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

Lajri [लाजरी] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Caesalpinia mimosoides Lam. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of lajri, 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.

Lajri [लाजरी] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Lajri in India is the name of a plant defined with Biophytum umbraculum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxalis sensitiva L. (among others).

2) Lajri is also identified with Caesalpinia mimosoides It has the synonym Caesalpinia simora Roxb. (etc.).

3) Lajri is also identified with Neptunia oleracea It has the synonym Mimosa lacustris Kunth (etc.).

4) Lajri is also identified with Oxalis sessilis It has the synonym Biophytum apodiscias (Turcz.) Edgew. & Hook. f. (etc.).

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

· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1825)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1995)
· Species Plantarum.
· Trudy Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada (1875)
· Taxon (1982)

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