Aloe, Aloé: 1 definition
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Aloe 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) Aloe in Brazil is the name of a plant defined with Aloe arborescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pachidendron principis Haw. (among others).
2) Aloe in Ghana is also identified with Ceiba pentandra It has the synonym Xylon pentandrum (Linn.) O. Ktze) (Gossampinus Schott & Endl., a variant of gossympinus, a Latin name used by Plinius for the cotton tree, Gossypium arboreum L. (etc.).
3) Aloe in Philippines is also identified with Aloe vera It has the synonym Aloe vulgaris Garsault (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Contact Dermatitis (1984)
· Tabl. École Bot. (1804)
· Veterinary and Human Toxicology, (1980)
· Taxon (1979)
· Contact Dermatitis (1982)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aloe, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, 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)
Starts with (+49): Aloe arborescens, Aloe asperifolia, Aloe ballyi, Aloe barberae, Aloe broomii, Aloe buettneri, Aloe camperi, Aloe capitata, Aloe carolineae, Aloe chabaudii, Aloe christianii, Aloe citrina, Aloe congolensis, Aloe cryptopoda, Aloe dawei, Aloe dichotoma, Aloe divaricata, Aloe duckeri, Aloe esculenta, Aloe excelsa.
Ends with (+29): American aloe, Barbados aloe, Bitter aloe, Bombay aloe, Candelabra aloe, Cape aloe, Coastal aloe, Common aloe, Curacao aloe, Dwala aloe, Dyke aloe, Flat-flowered aloe, Fynbos aloe, Indian aloe, Jafarabad aloe, Kanniedood aloe, Kenyan aloe, Kidachi aloe, Koenapaloe, Krans aloe.
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Search found 48 books and stories containing Aloe, Aloé; (plurals include: Aloes, Aloés). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLXXXVII < [Swayamvara Parva]
Section LI < [Sisupala-badha Parva]
Section CLXIX < [Apaddharmanusasana Parva]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 1: Incarnation as Śānti (introduction) < [Chapter V - Twelfth incarnation as Śānti]
Part 12: Description of Vinītā < [Chapter III - Sumatināthacaritra]
Part 6: Story of Ānanda < [Chapter VIII - Initiation of ṛṣabhadatta and devānandā]
Here Lay... < [January – March, 1987]
F. G. Lorca < [July 1952]
Kamba Ramayana < [October – December, 1997]
Ramayana of Valmiki (by Hari Prasad Shastri)
Chapter 29 - Sita observes auspicious Portents < [Book 5 - Sundara-kanda]
Chapter 50 - Hanuman and his Companions enter the Rikshdbila Cavern < [Book 4 - Kishkindha-kanda]
Chapter 11 - Ravana summons his Assembly < [Book 6 - Yuddha-kanda]
Cosmetics, Costumes and Ornaments in Ancient India (by Remadevi. O.)
1.8. Use of Aguru (Agallochum) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
2.9. Pharmaceutical use of Anulepana (Unguents) < [Chapter 1 - Cosmetics]
Guhyagarbha Tantra (with Commentary) (by Gyurme Dorje)
Introduction 1.4: The preparation of the Offerings < [Chapter 9 (Text And Commentary)]
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