Bhat-karela: 1 definition
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Bhat-karela 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)Bhat-karela in India is the name of a plant defined with Momordica cochinchinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Muricia cochinchinensis Lour. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· FBI (1879)
· Records of the Botanical Survey of India (1904)
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1989)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1826)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Anzeiger der Akademie der Wissenschaften in Wien. Mathematischenaturwissenschaftliche Klasse. Wien (1921)
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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Conservation of key medicinal plants in Dimapur, Nagaland. < [2014: Volume 3, September supplementary issue 7]