Carpetweed: 1 definition
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Carpetweed 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) Carpetweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Mollugo pentaphylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mollugo stricta Linn. (among others).
2) Carpetweed is also identified with Trianthema portulacastrum It has the synonym Trianthema monanthogyna L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden (2001)
· Flora of Australia (1984)
· Philosophische Botanik (Medikus) (1789)
· Glimpses Cytogenet. India (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Carpetweed, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Full-text (+50): Grishmasundara, Jima, Kadvi-bhaji, Nyauli, Parpataka, Jharasi, Nyaulee, Elavaluka, Sareli, Isaka-dantikura, Mitho-okharad, Balukar-sag, Kokili, Balukasag, Esakadantikurra, Jharas, Chiri-ghas, Parpato, Pathara-sundarai-bana, Kaga-purale-gida.
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