Chitrabija, Chitrabīja: 1 definition
Introduction:
Chitrabija 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 Chitrabija has separate glossary definitions below, it also represents an alternative spelling of the word Citrabija. It further has the optional forms Chitrabīja, Chitra-bija, Chitra-bīja, Chitra-bījā and Chitrabījā.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Chitrabija in India is the name of a plant defined with Embelia ribes in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Samara ribes (Burm. f.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Kurz (among others).
2) Chitrabija is also identified with Ricinus communis It has the synonym Cataputia minor Ludw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1980)
· Tropical Plant Science Research. New Delhi (1983)
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Flore Analytique du Togo Phanérogames (1984)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1771)
· Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chitrabija, for example diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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)
Partial matches: Chitra, Bija.
Ends with: Suchitrabija.
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