Basoor: 1 definition

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Basoor 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) Basoor in India is the name of a plant defined with Blumea axillaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Conyza bifoliata Cham. & Less. (among others).

2) Basoor is also identified with Blumea lacera It has the synonym Conyza velutina H. Lév. (etc.).

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

· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1998)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1910)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1786)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)

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