Himalayan cedar: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Himalayan cedar in English is the name of a plant defined with Cedrus deodara in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pinus deodara Roxburgh (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· A Description of the Genus Pinus (1824)
· Penny Cyclop. (1833)
· Loudon’s Hortus Britannicus. (2363)
· Species Plantarum
· Watsonia (1990)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Himalayan cedar, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Cedar.
Full-text: Daruka, Surahva, Bhadradaru, Bhavadaru, Kilima, Paribhadra, Tridashahva, Shambhava, Pitadaru, Shivadaru, Indradru, Bhutaharin, Surahvaya, Amaradaru, Bhadraka, Snigdhadaru, Suradruma, Devadaru, Daru.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Himalayan cedar; (plurals include: Himalayan cedars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 16 - Description of the Temple of Aruṇācala by Brahma and Viṣṇu < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 27 - Śiva cursed by Dāruvana sages: their repentance and prayer < [Section 2 - Anuṣaṅga-pāda]