Cactus: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Cactus in English is the name of a plant defined with Opuntia ficus-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 Cactus chinensis Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Buenos Aires (1905)
· Especies promisorias vegetales de los países del Convenio Andrés Bello. (1990)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Botanici Berolinensis (1814)
· Agrociencia (1966)
· Dizionario etimologico della lingua italiana. (1980)
· Hort. Beng. (1814)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cactus, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cactus euphorbia, Cactus-gui.
Full-text (+120): Mahakantakini, Vishvasaraka, Nagaphani, Vajradandaka, Kothari, Nivadunga, Vidara, Vajravriksha, Papasukalli, Kingcup cactus, Hedgehog cactus, Bird cactus, Candelabra-cactus, Ribbon cactus, Redbird cactus, Hatpin cactus, Cochineal cactus, Spineless cactus, Wheel cactus, Saguaro cactus.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Cactus; (plurals include: Cactuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antioxidant capacity of cactus pear fruit < [2016: Volume 5, May issue 5]
Cactus and papaya juices protect against chlorpyrifos toxicity in rats. < [2019: Volume 8, October issue 11]
Proximate composition of epiphyllum oxypetalum stem and leaves < [2015: Volume 4, November issue 11]
The Hollow Men: A Re- Vision < [July – September, 1980]
One Day I Realise < [January – March, 2006]
Towards Enlightenment < [April – June, 2007]
Literary support to the vegetable origin of shilajit < [Volume 7 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1988]
Correlation of modern principles in Ayurvedic herbal drug manufacturing < [Volume 34 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 2014]
Ethno – veterinary Plants of Nadurbar district of Maharashtra, India < [Volume 24 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 2005]
Gita-govinda of Jayadeva (comparative study) (by Manisha Misra)
17. Natural description < [Chapter 6 - A comparative analysis of literary merits of both the works]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory action of Opuntia elatior Mill fruits < [Volume 6 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2015]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Aloe vera: Nature's soothing healer to periodontal disease < [Volume 15 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2011]
Study on Aloe vera mouth rinse's antiplaque and antigingivitis effects. < [Volume 16 (issue 4), Oct-Dec 2012]
Aloe vera: It's effect on gingivitis < [Volume 17 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2013]
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