Chinnaaku: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chinnaaku 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsChinnaaku in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Acalypha fruticosa Forssk. from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Acalypha betulina, Acalypha paxiana. For the possible medicinal usage of chinnaaku, 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)Chinnaaku in India is the name of a plant defined with Acalypha fruticosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinocarpus fruticosus (Forssk.) Kuntze.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· African Study Monographs (2003)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· International Journal of Oncology (2009)
· Food Chem. Toxicol. (1709)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chinnaaku, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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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