Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nelabevu in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Swertia chirayita (Roxb.) H. Karst. from the Gentianaceae (Gentian) family having the following synonyms: Swertia chirata, Ophelia chirata. For the possible medicinal usage of nelabevu, 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.

Nelabevu [ನೆಲಬೇವು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Swertia souliei Burkill from the Gentianaceae (Gentian) family having the following synonyms: Swertia subspeciosa, Swertia corymbosa.

Nelabevu [ನೆಲಬೇವು] in the Tulu language, ibid. previous identification.

Nelabevu [ನೆಲಬೇವು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Naregamia alata Wight & Arn. from the Meliaceae (Neem) family.

Nelabevu [ನೆಲಬೇವು] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Andrographis paniculata (Burm. fil.) Nees from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Justicia paniculata .

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

1) Nelabevu in India is the name of a plant defined with Andrographis paniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Justicia paniculata Rose (among others).

2) Nelabevu is also identified with Swertia chirayita It has the synonym Gentiana chirata Wall. (etc.).

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

· Cytologia (1988)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Index Linn. Herb. (1912)
· Planta Medica (1991)
· Ethnobotanical Leaflets (2008)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1996)

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

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Nelabēvu (ನೆಲಬೇವು):—

1) [noun] = ನೆಲಬೇರು [nelaberu].

2) [noun] the plant Swertia chirita (= Gentiana chiryata) of Gentianaceae family.

3) [noun] the plant Justicia procumbens of Acanthaceae family.

context information

Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Bevu, Nela.

Full-text: Namdinelabevu, Huccunelabevu, Nela bevu, Nelavembu, Nilavempu.

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Improve community health through herbal medicine < [2016: Volume 5, July issue 7]

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Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine

Spasmolytic effect of traditional herbal formulation on guinea pig ileum < [Volume 6 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2015]

Ancient Science of Life

Vegetable Drugs in Basavarajeeyam < [Volume 20 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2001]

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