Vastuccira: 1 definition
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Vastuccira 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) Vastuccira in India is the name of a plant defined with Chenopodium album in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Atriplex alba (L.) Crantz (among others).
2) Vastuccira is also identified with Chenopodium hederiforme It has the synonym Atriplex alba Crantz (etc.).
3) Vastuccira is also identified with Chenopodium olukondae It has the synonym Chenopodium mucronatum subsp. olukondae Murray (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Mediterranea (1996)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Feddes Repert. (1993)
· Institutiones Rei Herbariae (1766)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· American Midland Naturalist (1943)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vastuccira, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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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