Aushar: 1 definition
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Aushar 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) Aushar in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Madorius giganteus Kuntze (among others).
2) Aushar is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Asclepias gigantea L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Revised Handb. to the Flora of Ceylon (1973)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Hortus Kewensis (1789)
· Science and Culture (1980)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
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