Karkawag: 1 definition
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Karkawag 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) Karkawag in Pakistan is the name of a plant defined with Fagonia bruguieri in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Karkawag is also identified with Fagonia glutinosa.
3) Karkawag is also identified with Fagonia indica It has the synonym Fagonia parviflora Boiss. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Diagn. Pl. Orient. (1843)
· Description de l’Égypte
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Diagn. Pl. Orient. (1849)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1900)
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