Nakkatoka: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNakkatoka in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ecbolium linneanum from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Justicia ecbolia. For the possible medicinal usage of nakkatoka, 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.
Nakkatoka [నక్కతోక] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ecbolium ligustrinum (Vahl) Vollesen from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Ecbolium linneanum, Justicia ecbolium, Justicia ligustrina.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Nakkatoka in India is the name of a plant defined with Carmona microphylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ehretia heterophylla Spreng. (among others).
2) Nakkatoka is also identified with Ecbolium ligustrinum It has the synonym Justicia ligustrina Vahl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1838)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1804)
· Flore Générale de l’Indo-Chine (1914)
· Icon. (1799)
· Kew Bulletin (1989)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nakkatoka, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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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Starts with: Nakkatokaponna.
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