Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Malankuri in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn. from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Cynosurus indicus, Eleusine japonica. For the possible medicinal usage of malankuri, 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)

Malankuri in India is the name of a plant defined with Eleusine indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chloris repens Steud. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Bulletin agricole du Congo Belge (1920)
· Taxon (2000)
· Plantae Europeae (1890)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum… . (1788)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1824)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1900)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Malankuri, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.

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