Chigara: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chigara 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) Chigara in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia amara in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia nellyrenza Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Chigara is also identified with Albizia procera It has the synonym Mimosa elata Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· Phytochemistry
· London Journal of Botany (1844)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1834)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Journal of Natural Products (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chigara, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cikaram, Cikaramvai, Cikarappati.
Ends with: Banda chigara, Konda chigara, Kondachigara.
Full-text: Banda chigara, Konda chigara.
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