Neeraja: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNeeraja [ನೀರಜ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Hellenia speciosa (J.Koenig) S.R.Dutta from the Costaceae (Spiral Ginger) family having the following synonyms: Costus speciosus, Cheilocostus speciosus, Amomum arboreum. For the possible medicinal usage of neeraja, 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Neeraja in India is the name of a plant defined with Cheilocostus speciosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Costus formosanus Nakai (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1981)
· Zingiberaceae
· Costoideae.
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1899)
· Enum. Philipp. Fl. Pl. (1924)
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Neeraja; (plurals include: Neerajas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Analysis of potassium transporter genes in Sorghum bicolor. < [2015: Volume 4, February issue 2]
Study on kanajata (Piper longum) for postnatal abdominal bulkiness. < [2016: Volume 5, September issue 9]
Ageing and Therapeutics: Understanding Longevity and Elderly Care < [2022: Volume 11, March issue 3]
I Love You Always and Ever < [January – March, 2001]
A Narrative Review on Therapeutic Potential and Efficacy of Medhya Rasayana < [Volume 10, Suppl 3: May-June 2023]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
A cross sectional study of the effect of certain Ayurvedic formulations on... < [Vol. 7 No. 1 (2022)]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
In vivo antioxidant effects of Abelmoschus esculentus in diabetic rats. < [Volume 3 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2012]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Cold Exposures in Relation to Dysmenorrhea among Asian and White Women < [Volume 21, Issue 1 (2024)]
Human-Based New Approach Methodologies in Developmental Toxicity Testing < [Volume 19, Issue 23 (2022)]
Oral Health Attitudes among Preclinical and Clinical Dental Students in Germany < [Volume 17, Issue 12 (2020)]