Takla, Taklā: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Takla means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
In Hinduism
Ayurveda (science of life)
Nighantu (Synonyms and Characteristics of Drugs and technical terms)
: WorldCat: Rāj nighaṇṭuTaklā in the Marathi language is another name for Cakramarda, a medicinal plant identified with Cassia tora Linn., synonym of Senna tora or “sickle senna� from the Fabaceae or “legume� family of flowering plants, according to verse 4.198-200 of the 13th-century Raj Nighantu or Rājanighaṇṭu. The fourth chapter (ś徱-) of this book enumerates eighty varieties of small plants (ṛt-ṣu貹). Other than the Marathi word Taklā, there are more synonyms identified for this plant among which nineteen are in Sanskrit.

Āyurveda (आयुर्वेद, ayurveda) is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Āyurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.
Biology (plants and animals)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsTakla in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Senna obtusifolia (L.)H.S.Irwin & Barneby from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia obtusifolia, Cassia tora var. obtusifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of takla, 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.
Takla in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Senna tora (L.)Roxb. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Cassia tora.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Takla in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna obtusifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Diallobus uniflorus Raf. (among others).
2) Takla is also identified with Senna tora It has the synonym Chamaefistula contorta G. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Planta Medica (1989)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1994)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)
· Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs (1992)
· Med. Fl. (1828)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Takla, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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: Taklakot, Taklan, Taklang-anak.
Full-text: Jangli-takla, Takkalakanda, Taklakot, Cakramarda.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Takla, Taklā; (plurals include: Taklas, Taklās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ethno-medico-botanical survey of Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary, Goa < [2022: Volume 11, February issue 2]
Review of cassia obtusifolia in folklore medicine of Eastern UP. < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]
A critical review of chakramarda (cassia tora l.) related with skin diseases < [2020: Volume 9, December issue 15]
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 45 - The Valley of the Moon Castle < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]