Pitpapra: 2 definitions

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Pitpapra means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Pitpapra [पित्तपापड़ा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Lepidium didymum L. from the Brassicaceae (Mustard) family having the following synonyms: Coronopus didymus. For the possible medicinal usage of pitpapra, 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.

Pitpapra [पित्तपापड़ा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Oldenlandia corymbosa L. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Hedyotis corymbosa.

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

1) Pitpapra in India is the name of a plant defined with Fumaria indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fumaria vaillantii Loisel. var. indica Hausskn. (among others).

2) Pitpapra is also identified with Fumaria parviflora.

3) Pitpapra is also identified with Glossocardia bosvallia It has the synonym Bidens minuta Miré & H. Gillet (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Compositae Newsletter (1995)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Systema Naturae
· Kew Bulletin (1990)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1919)

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

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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.

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