Aaron's rod: 1 definition
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Aaron's rod 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)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Aaron's rod in English is the name of a plant defined with Arum italicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Arisarum italicum (Mill.) Raf. (among others).
2) Aaron's rod is also identified with Gliricidia sepium It has the synonym Robinia hispida L. (etc.).
3) Aaron's rod is also identified with Tinospora fragosa It has the synonym Desmonema fragosum Verdoorn (etc.).
4) Aaron's rod is also identified with Verbascum thapsus.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)
· Fitoterapia (2000)
· Inst. Bot., ed. 2 (1813)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1989)
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae. (1842)
· Bonplandia (1862)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aaron's rod, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Full-text: Cimai-nayvirunci, Bandarpuchche.
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Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)