Chiretta: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chiretta 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) Chiretta in India is the name of a plant defined with Andrographis paniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andrographis paniculata Nees (among others).
2) Chiretta is also identified with Swertia chirayita It has the synonym Ophelia chirata Wall. (etc.).
3) Chiretta is also identified with Swertia ciliata It has the synonym Ophelia purpurascens D. Don (etc.).
4) Chiretta is also identified with Swertia paniculata It has the synonym Swertia dilatata C.B. Clarke.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1965)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1832)
· Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products (1996)
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (1996)
· Numer. List (4374)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chiretta, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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: Chirettah, Cirettam, Cirettan, Cirettatevi.
Ends with: Avachiretta, Chota-chiretta.
Full-text (+1): Chota-chiretta, Ciraito, Punimpam, Kirayatu, Kiriyattu, Kairatam, Anaryatikta, Katunimpam, Cimainilavempu, Kulomi, Tite, Nilavempu, Accani, Vellaruku, Puminayakan, Kantatikirutam, Kopurantanki, Parkkavi, Kiratatikta, Kiratatiktadigana.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Chiretta; (plurals include: Chirettas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 4 - The therapeutics of Hemothermia (raktapitta-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 15 - The therapeutics of Assimilation disorders (grahani-dosha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 4 - Six Hundred Purgative Preparations (virecana-ashraya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]