Phak duk: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Phak duk in Thailand is the name of a plant defined with Acalypha siamensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acalypha evrardii Gagnep. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Journal of Oncology (2009)
· Kew Bulletin (1977)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1923)
· Fl. Gen. Indo-Chine (1925)
· Kew Bulletin (1972)
· Records of the Botanical Survey of India (1922)
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