Reed grass: 1 definition
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Reed grass 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) Reed grass in English is the name of a plant defined with Arundinella nepalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acratherum miliaceum Link (among others).
2) Reed grass is also identified with Arundo donax It has the synonym Aira bengalensis (Retz.) J.F. Gmel. (etc.).
3) Reed grass is also identified with Miscanthus floridulus It has the synonym Eulalia japonica Trin. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1941)
· The Botany of Captain Beechey’s Voyage (1837)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1890)
· Grasses of Burma (1960)
· Botanical Gazette, or ‘Paper of Botanical Notes’ (1984)
· Öfversigt af Förhandlingar: Kongl. Svenska Vetenskaps-Akademien (1855)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Reed grass, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Giant reed grass, Meadow reed grass, Pen reed grass, Pin reed grass, Sweet reed grass, Variegated giant reed grass.
Full-text: Brihannada, Pen reed grass, Giant reed grass, Variegated giant reed grass, Narkata, Meadow reed grass, Sweet reed grass, Pin reed grass, Brihannala, Gundra, Brihonada, Nala, Vistara.
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Search found 8 books and stories containing Reed grass; (plurals include: Reed grasses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Satapatha-brahmana (by Julius Eggeling)
Kāṇḍa VI, adhyāya 6, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Sixth Kāṇḍa]
Kanda VI, adhyaya 7, brahmana 1 < [Sixth Kanda]
Kāṇḍa III, adhyāya 5, brāhmaṇa 2 < [Third Kāṇḍa]
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 2a - The preparations of roots of pen-reed grass (shara-mula) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 22 - The therapeutics of Dipsosis (morbid thirst) (trishna-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 1d - Revival of Ayurveda (the Science of Life) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
The Way of the White Clouds (by Anāgarika Lāma Govinda)
Chapter 51 - Trek over the frozen river < [Part 4 - Return to Western Tibet]
The Agnistoma Somayaga in the Shukla Yajurveda (by Madan Haloi)
Part 4.2: Placing of the Havirdhāna carts < [Chapter 4 - The Agniṣṭoma Ritual]