Vakuchi, Vākuchī: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Vakuchi 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.
Ambiguity: Although Vakuchi has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Vakuci. It further has the optional forms Vākuchī.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsVakuchi [ವಾಕುಚಿ] in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Baccharoides anthelmintica from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family having the following synonyms: Conyza anthelmintica, Vernonia anthelmintica. For the possible medicinal usage of vakuchi, 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.
Vakuchi [वाकुची] in the Sanskrit language, ibid. previous identification.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vakuchi in India is the name of a plant defined with Centratherum anthelmintica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Centratherum anthelminticum (Willd.) Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1984)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1987)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vakuchi, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, 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.
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Switra and its treatment in veda < [Volume 15 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1995]
Common herbs used in different skin disorders as described in ayurvedic classics < [Volume 22 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2003]
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