Pappukura: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Pappukura [పప్పుకూర] in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Chenopodium album L. from the Amaranthaceae (Amaranth) family having the following synonyms: Anserina candidans, Atriplex viridis, Chenopodium album. For the possible medicinal usage of pappukura, 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)

1) Pappukura in India is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex alba (L.) Crantz (among others).

2) Pappukura is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba Crantz (etc.).

3) Pappukura is also identified with Chenopodium olukondae It has the synonym Chenopodium opulifolium subsp. oluhondae Murray (etc.).

4) Pappukura is also identified with Portulaca oleracea It has the synonym Portulaca olitoria Pall. (etc.).

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

· Ann. Nutr. Metab. (2004)
· Blumea (1969)
· Flora von Preussen (1866)
· Synopsis der Mitteleuropäischen Flora (1913)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· Nova Acta Regiae Societatis Scientiarum Upsaliensis (1815)

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

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