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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Aloeswood in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Aquilaria filaria in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gyrinopsis acuminata Merr. (among others).
2) Aloeswood in English is also identified with Aquilaria malaccensis It has the synonym Aloexylum agallochum Lour. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mycorrhiza (2006)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1946)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1950)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Planta Medica (1985)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Aloeswood, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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