Castor bean: 1 definition
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Castor bean 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)Castor bean in English is the name of a plant defined with Ricinus communis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cataputia major Ludw. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore Analytique du Togo Phanérogames (1984)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Castor bean, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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)
Partial matches: Bean, Castor.
Starts with: Castor bean tree.
Full-text (+6): Heramda, Haralenne, Castor bean tree, Kaitayi, Kennaudala, Kottaimuttu, Cancu, Biliaudala, Vatyalaka, Kaiyenne, Keyyenne, Komdilu, Haralu, Vatari, Eranda, Vedika, Anukrama, Munda, Kushaladharma, Mani.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Castor bean; (plurals include: Castor beans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 13: Extinction of the congregation < [Chapter VII - Suvidhināthacaritra]
Part 16: Ṛṣabha’s nirvāṇa < [Chapter VI]
Part 15: Mahāvīra’s (Vīra’s) mokṣa (nirvāṇa, emancipation) < [Chapter XIII - Śrī Mahāvīra’s nirvāṇa]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 4 - Disadvantages of immorality < [Chapter XXI - Discipline or Morality]