Thegada: 1 definition
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Thegada 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)Thegada in India is the name of a plant defined with Merremia turpethum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ipomoea anceps Roemer & Schultes (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Flumin. (1829)
· Flora Brasiliensis (Martius) (1869)
· Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, Publie par la Société Philomatique de Paris (1823)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Thegada, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Tekatai.
Ends with: Errathegada, Nalla thegada, Thella thegada.
Full-text: Thella thegada, Nalla thegada.
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