Yan cao: 1 definition
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Yan cao 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)Yan cao in China is the name of a plant defined with Nicotiana tabacum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nicotiana chinensis Fischer ex Lehmann (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora de Veracruz (1986)
· FBI (1883)
· Chromosoma (1972)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1978)
· Chromosoma (1975)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Yan cao, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Yan.
Ends with: Guang yan cao, Huang hua yan cao, Ji yan cao.
Full-text: Huang hua yan cao, Guang yan cao, Ji yan cao.
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