Bhangro, Bhāṅgro: 1 definition

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Bhangro 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) Bhangro in India is the name of a plant defined with Eclipta alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Micrelium tolak Forssk. (among others).

2) Bhangro is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild (etc.).

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

· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 12 (1770)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1990)
· Index Linn. Herb. (1912)
· Mémoires Présentés à l’Académie Impériale des Sciences de St.-Pétersbourg par Divers Savans et lus dans ses Assemblées (1833)

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