Asok: 2 definitions

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Asok 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Asok in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Monoon longifolium (Sonn.) B.Xue & R.M.K.Saunders from the Annonaceae (Sugar apple) family having the following synonyms: Polyalthia longifolia, Unona longifolia, Uvaria longifolia. For the possible medicinal usage of asok, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Asok in India is the name of a plant defined with Polyalthia longifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Uvaria altissima Pennant, nom. illeg. (among others).

2) Asok is also identified with Saraca asoca It has the synonym Jonesia confusa Hassk. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· FBI (1878)
· Asiatic Researches (1795)
· Voorl. School fl. Java (1908)
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Flora of Ceylon (1991)
· Journal of Natural Medicines (2007)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Asok, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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.

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