Kutaj: 1 definition
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Kutaj 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) Kutaj in India is the name of a plant defined with Holarrhena pubescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nerium sinense Hunter ex Ridl. (among others).
2) Kutaj in Nepal is also identified with Wrightia antidysenterica It has the synonym Nerium antidysentericum L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fitoterapia (2007)
· Rev. Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1973)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Annales Bogorienses (1958)
· Research Bulletin (1976)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1844)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kutaja, Kutajabija, Kutajadilehya, Kutajah, Kutajaka, Kutajamalli, Kutajamu, Kutajapupphiya, Kutajastri, Kutajatila, Kutajiva.
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