Commiphora: 1 definition
Introduction:
Commiphora 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) Commiphora in English is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora africana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Balsamea pilosa Engl. (among others).
2) Commiphora is also identified with Commiphora angolensis It has the synonym Balsamea longebracteata (Engl.) Hiern (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annals of Natural History (1839)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1883)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
· Fitoterapia (2008)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Commiphora, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 (+30): Commiphora abyssinica, Commiphora africana, Commiphora agallocha, Commiphora angolensis, Commiphora berryi, Commiphora boiviniana, Commiphora caudata, Commiphora dalzielii, Commiphora edulis, Commiphora eminii, Commiphora erlangeriana, Commiphora erythraea, Commiphora glandulosa, Commiphora guidottii, Commiphora guillauminii, Commiphora habessinica, Commiphora harveyi, Commiphora holtziana, Commiphora incisa, Commiphora kataf.
Ends with: Angolan commiphora, Bronze paper commiphora, Light-stemmed commiphora, Mozambique commiphora, Neglected commiphora, Poison-grub commiphora, Sand commiphora, Satin-bark commiphora, Soft-leaved commiphora, Softly hairy commiphora, Zebra commiphora, Zebra-bark commiphora.
Full-text (+674): Guggulu, Guggula, Komdamavu, Palankasha, Gugul, Ahavabhishtha, Gandharasa, Guggul, Kiluvai, Itinjil, Guggal, Iminyela, Dunkal, Commiphora kua, Liminyela, Commiphora angolensis, Xifati, Isingankomo, Zebra commiphora, Commiphora mollis.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Commiphora; (plurals include: Commiphoras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Related products
(+4 more products available)