Bankhor: 2 definitions
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Bankhor 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 DrugsBankhor in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Aesculus indica from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Pavia indica. For the possible medicinal usage of bankhor, 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.
Bankhor in the Punjabi language is the name of a plant identified with Aralia cachemirica Decne. from the Araliaceae (Ivy) family having the following synonyms: Aralia macrophylla.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Bankhor in India is the name of a plant defined with Aesculus indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aesculus indica Coleb. ex Wall. (among others).
2) Bankhor is also identified with Rhus chinensis It has the synonym Schinus indicus Burm.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Wuhan Botanical Research (1990)
· Comm. Doc. Goetting. (1784)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Voyage dans l’Inde (1835)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bankhor, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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