Solomon's seal: 1 definition
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Solomon's seal 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)Solomon's seal in English is the name of a plant defined with Polygonatum biflorum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sigillaria elliptica Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rep. (Annual) Commiss. Parks Boulevards Detroit (1900)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Americae Septentrionalis (1814)
· A Sketch of the Botany of SouthCarolina and Georgia (1817)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1875)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1935)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Solomon's seal, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Aromatic solomon's seal, King solomon's seal.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Solomon's seal; (plurals include: Solomon's seals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter XX < [Book III - Lāvānaka]
Reviews < [April - June 1976]