Bitter cucumber: 1 definition
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Bitter cucumber 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)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bitter cucumber in English is the name of a plant defined with Citrullus colocynthis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad. (among others).
2) Bitter cucumber is also identified with Momordica charantia It has the synonym Cucumis argyi H. L茅v. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tribuna Farmac锚utica. (1939)
· Museo Nacional de Historia Natural (Bolivia) Comunicaci贸n (1990)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 10
· Acta Botanica Yunnanica (1993)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
· Revista Brasileira de Gen茅tica (1986)
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Partial matches: Bitter.
Full-text: Spiny bitter cucumber, Karihata, Gavakshi, Dhutti.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Bitter cucumber; (plurals include: Bitter cucumbers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Surgery in ancient India (Study) (by P. P. Prathapan)
12. Sushruta鈥檚 Teaching (regarding the Surgeon) < [Chapter 4 - Sushruta鈥檚 concept of SSurgery]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Preliminary phytochemical screening of shyamadi agada in poisoning. < [2020: Volume 9, August special issue 9]
Phytochemical Analysis and Benefits of Cucumis Callosus (Kachri) < [2023: Volume 12, April issue 5]
Citrullus colocynthis as mosquito larvicides: Phytochemical study < [2015: Volume 4, January issue 1]
Maha Buddhavamsa鈥擳he Great Chronicle of Buddhas (by Ven. Mingun Sayadaw)
Biography (1): Jotika, the Rich Householder < [Chapter 45c - Life Stories of Rich Men with Inexhaustible Resources]
Journal of Ayurveda and Holistic Medicine
Scientific review on vamana dravya (emetic drugs) of ashtang hridaya samhita < [Volume 10, issue 1 (2022)]