Atarasu: 2 definitions

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Atarasu 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Atarasu in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don from the Ericaceae (Blueberry) family having the following synonyms: Rhododendron anthopogon var. album. For the possible medicinal usage of atarasu, 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.

Atarasu in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhododendron lepidotum Wall. ex G. Don from the Ericaceae (Blueberry) family.

Atarasu in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Rhododendron lepidotum Wall. ex G. Don from the Ericaceae (Blueberry) family.

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

1) Atarasu in India is the name of a plant defined with Rhododendron anthopogon in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhododendron anthopogon var. album Davidian) (from the Greek anthos ‘flower’ and pogon ‘beard’ (among others).

2) Atarasu is also identified with Rhododendron campanulatum.

3) Atarasu is also identified with Rhododendron lepidotum It has the synonym Rhododendron sinolepidotum Balf. f..

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

· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1834)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1821)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1917)
· Quart. Bull. Amer. Rhododendron Soc.
· Numer. List (1829)
· Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh (1979)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Atarasu, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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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