Ju ruo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ju ruo 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) Ju ruo in China is the name of a plant defined with Amorphophallus konjac in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Conophallus konjak Schott (among others).
2) Ju ruo is also identified with Amorphophallus rivieri It has the synonym Conophallus konniaku Schott ex Fesca (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1914)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1914)
· Synopsis Aroidearum (1856)
· Beitr. Jap. Landwirthsch. (1893)
· Revue Horticole (1871)
· World Checklist of Seed Plants (1995)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ju ruo, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Ju.
Starts with: Ju ruo shu.
Full-text: Ju ruo shu, Si xu ju ruo shu, Shan bao ju ruo shu.
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