Cheru: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cheru 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 Cheru has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Ceru.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsCheru in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Holigarna grahamii (Wight) Kurz from the Anacardiaceae (Cashew) family having the following synonyms: Holigarna wightii, Catutsjeron grahamii. For the possible medicinal usage of cheru, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Cheru in India is the name of a plant defined with Buchanania angustifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Buchanania muelleri (Benth.) Engl. (among others).
2) Cheru is also identified with Buchanania lanzan It has the synonym Buchanania latifolia Roxb..
3) Cheru is also identified with Holigarna arnottiana.
4) Cheru is also identified with Holigarna ferruginea.
5) Cheru is also identified with Semecarpus anacardium It has the synonym Semecarpus latifolia Pers. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras (1997)
· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind.
· Journal of Tropical Ecology (1996)
· Global Ecology and Biogeography Letters (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cheru, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, 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 (+99): Cerukam, Cerukkal, Cerukkalvaraku, Cerukkam, Cerukkarpakku, Cerukkaru, Cerukkatu, Cerukkotu, Cerukku, Cerukoti, Ceruku, Cerukukontai, Cerukupu, Cerukutti, Cerumakal, Cerumalaiyariyan, Cerumpatum, Cerumunai, Cerunar, Ceruncuriyum.
Ends with: Alakkucheru, Kalavaicceru, Kondel cheru, Kulaiceru, Malamcheru, Malancheru, Nacceru, Nai-cheru, Naicheru, Painceru, Palanceru, Tinceru, Vellacheru, Viceru.
Full-text: Cheru-vanich-chi, Cheru-katru-vazha, Kondel cheru, Cheru-viri, Cheru-pullate, Cheru-naranna, Cheru-tekka, Kappal-cheru-kuru, Cheru pinnai, Nai-cheru, Cheru-chokla, Cheru-kantal, Cheru Veedu, Cheru Veedu.
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