Crown of thorns: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Crown of thorns in English is the name of a plant defined with Euphorbia milii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sterigmanthe bojeri Klotsch & Garcke (among others).
2) Crown of thorns is also identified with Ziziphus spina-christi It has the synonym Ziziphus madecassus H. Perrier (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1994)
· Notulae Systematicae. Herbier du Museum de Paris (1946)
· Botanical Magazine (3527)
· Berichte der Deutschen Botanischen Gesellschaft (1971)
· Mémoires de l’Institut Scientifique de Madagascar, Série B, Biologie Végétale (1954)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Crown of thorns, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Ends with: Large-flowered crown of thorns.
Full-text: Large-flowered crown of thorns.
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