Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Copal tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Ailanthus altissima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Toxicodendron altissimum Mill., Anacardiaceae (among others).

2) Copal tree is also identified with Vateria indica It has the synonym Vateria indica C.F. Gaertn. (etc.).

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

· Poisonous Plants of the United States. (1975)
· Journal of Experimental Therapeutics and Oncology (2003)
· Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Suppl. Carp. (1805)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)

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

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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.

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Partial matches: Copal, Tree.

Ends with: Indian copal tree.

Full-text: Indian copal tree, Bilidamar, Beluva, Camdike.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Copal tree; (plurals include: Copal trees). 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 (f): Gum-Resins (Jatu) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]

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