Pulichan: 1 definition
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Pulichan 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Pulichan in India is the name of a plant defined with Oxalis corniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acetosella villosa Kuntze (among others).
2) Pulichan is also identified with Persicaria nepalensis It has the synonym Polygonum alatum var. nepalense (Meisn.) Hook. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Oxalis (1781)
· A Botanical Materia Medica (1812)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1979)
· Arkiv för Botanik utgivet av K. Svenska Vetenskapsakademien (1926)
· The Flora of British India (1886)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1821)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Puliccan, Puliccanai, Puliccanar.
Ends with: Cempuliccan, Puliccan, Sempulichan.
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