Fish poison: 1 definition
Introduction:
Fish poison 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) Fish poison in English is the name of a plant defined with Piscidia piscipula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ichthyomethia americana (Sessé & Moc.) S.F. Blake (among others).
2) Fish poison is also identified with Tephrosia purpurea It has the synonym Cracca wallichii Rydb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Vorlesungen der Churpfälzischen physicalisch-öconomischen Gesellschaft (1787)
· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1919)
· Phytologia (1969)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Fish, Poison.
Starts with: Fish poison tree.
Full-text: Valacura, Fish-poison bean, Matsyavisha, Fish poison tree, Matsya, Pindimula, Pindi, Gunja.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Fish poison; (plurals include: Fish poisons). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 12 - Prognosis from Powder resembling Cow-dung Powder (gomaya-curna) < [Indriyasthana (Indriya Sthana) — Section on Sensorial Prognosis]