Kalajira: 1 definition
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Kalajira 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) Kalajira in India is the name of a plant defined with Bunium persicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Carum bulbocastanum auct. (among others).
2) Kalajira is also identified with Carum bulbocastanum It has the synonym Bunium persicum (Boiss.) Fedts..
3) Kalajira is also identified with Centratherum anthelmintica It has the synonym Centratherum anthelminticum (L.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plant Foods for Human Nutrition (2008)
· World J. Gastroenterol. (4504)
· Rastit. Turkest. (1915)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Natural Product Letters (2006)
· Journal of Chemical Ecology (2123)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kalajirah, Kalajiraka, Kalajirakam.
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