Gukkal: 1 definition
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Gukkal 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) Gukkal in India is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora agallocha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balsamodendrum agallocha Wight & Arn..
2) Gukkal is also identified with Commiphora mukul It has the synonym Commiphora mukul (Hook. ex Stocks) Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010)
· Complementary Therapies in Medicine (2009)
· JAMA
· Ann. Pharmacother. (1984)
· The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
· Am. J. Health Syst. Pharm.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gukkal, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, 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)
Ends with: Arukukkal, Merukukkal, Palinkukkal, Vankukkal.
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