Khatua: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Khatua 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKhatua in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Antidesma acidum Retz. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Antidesma lanceolarium, Antidesma wallichianum, Stilago diandra. For the possible medicinal usage of khatua, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Khatua in India is the name of a plant defined with Anodendron paniculatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites trichotomus Desf., nom. rej. (among others).
2) Khatua is also identified with Bauhinia malabarica It has the synonym Piliostigma malabaricum var. acidum (Korth.) de Wit (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Junghuhnianae (1852)
· Flora (1842)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1912)
· Indian Journal of Experimental Biology (1986)
· Queensland Agricultural Journal (1905)
· Linnaea (1841)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Khatua, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Khatual.
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Gitartha Samgraha (critical Study) (by Partha Sarathi Sil)