Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Pirazha in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K.Jansen from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Spilanthes acmella var. oleracea, Spilanthes fusca. For the possible medicinal usage of pirazha, 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) Pirazha in India is the name of a plant defined with Blainvillea acmella in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bidens ocymifolia Lam. (among others).

2) Pirazha is also identified with Spilanthes acmella It has the synonym Bidens ocymifolia Lam. (etc.).

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

· Obs. Bot. (1775)
· Taxon (1981)
· A System of Vegetables. (1774)
· Dictionnaire des Sciences Naturelles (1823)
· Exploration Botanique de l’Afrique Occidentale Française (1920)
· Beihefte zum Botanischen Centralblatt (1914)

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

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