Bishop's weed: 1 definition
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Bishop's weed 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) Bishop's weed in English is the name of a plant defined with Ammi majus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Selinum ammoides Krause (among others).
2) Bishop's weed is also identified with Ammi visnaga It has the synonym Apium visnaga (L.) Crantz (etc.).
3) Bishop's weed is also identified with Trachyspermum ammi It has the synonym Carum copticum (L.) Benth. & Hook. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. (1962)
· Fl. Trop. E. Africa, Umbelliferae (1989)
· Bulletin de la Société Impériale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1916)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1978)
· Research Bulletin (1970)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bishop's weed, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text (+22): Ajamoda, Omukalu, Ovukalu, Tattilam, Cananmali, Navancam, Tikacam, Ajamula, Acamatam, Ariyavaciyam, Tevekkiyam, Iyavani, Odakki, Ova, Kharashve, Vadakki, Brahmadarbhe, Acamam, Attimai, Ukkirakantai.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Bishop's weed; (plurals include: Bishop's weeds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27f - The group of Greens (Harita) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 27l - The section on the articles used in cooked foods (Aharayogi) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 6 - The therapeutics of Urinary disorders (prameha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
History of Indian Medicine (and Ayurveda) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 14 - The Individual and Medicine < [Part 2-3 - Medical Institutions in Ancient India]
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