Brahma-kamal: 2 definitions
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Brahma-kamal 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.
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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsBrahma-Kamal [बà¥à¤°à¤¹à¥à¤® कमल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Saussurea obvallata Saussurea obvallata (DC.) Sch.Bip. from the Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. For the possible medicinal usage of brahma-kamal, 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.
Brahma-Kamal [बà¥à¤°à¤¹à¥à¤® कमल] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Selenicereus undatus (Haw.) D.R.Hunt from the Cactaceae (Cactus) family having the following synonyms: Cereus undatus, Cereus tricostatus, Hylocereus undatus.
Brahma-kamal [बà¥à¤°à¤¹à¥à¤®à¤•मल] in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Epiphyllum oxypetalum (DC.) Haw. from the Cactaceae (Cactus) family having the following synonyms: Cereus oxypetalus, Epiphyllum grande, Cactus oxypetalus.
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Brahma kamal in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea obvallata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aplotaxis obvallata DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Icones selectae (1820)
· Delessert, Benjamin (1773â€�1847), (1773)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayedâ€� (Tokyo) (1931)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (2906)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1838)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1846)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Brahma kamal, for example side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Medicinal plant distribution and conservation in Nagaland districts. < [2016: Volume 5, March issue 3]
Nutritional and ethnoveterinary plant diversity in Bahraich, UP. < [2017: Volume 6, January issue 1]