Himalayan fir: 1 definition
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Himalayan fir 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) Himalayan fir in English is the name of a plant defined with Abies pindrow 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 pindrow Royle ex D. Don (among others).
2) Himalayan fir is also identified with Abies spectabilis It has the synonym Picea webbiana Loudon (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· London and Edinburgh philosophical magazine and journal of science (1836)
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1978)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis. (1825)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1825)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· Taxon (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Himalayan fir, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Fir.
Ends with: East himalayan fir, High level himalayan fir, West himalayan fir.
Full-text: High level himalayan fir, East himalayan fir, West himalayan fir.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Himalayan fir; (plurals include: Himalayan firs). 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 17 - The therapeutics of Hiccup and Dyspnea (hikka-shvasa-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]