Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Bojho [बोझो] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Acorus calamus L. from the Araceae (Arum) family. For the possible medicinal usage of bojho, 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.

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

Bojho in India is the name of a plant defined with Acorus calamus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamus aromaticus Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. (among others).

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

· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Planta Medica (2007)
· Economic Botany (1994)
· Cytologia (1988)
· Int. Immunopharmacol.
· New Flora and Botany of North America (Rafinesque) (1836)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Bojho, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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