Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Dar-chob in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Berberis aristata DC. from the Berberidaceae (Barberry) family having the following synonyms: Berberis coccinea, Berberis macrophylla. For the possible medicinal usage of dar-chob, 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)

1) Dar-chob in India is the name of a plant defined with Berberis aristata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berberis aristata Sims.

2) Dar-chob is also identified with Berberis asiatica It has the synonym Berberis asiatica Roxb. ex DC. (etc.).

3) Dar-chob is also identified with Berberis lycium.

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

· Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. (1840)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2010)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2010)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis. (1825)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Bot. Reg. (1823)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Dar-chob, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Partial matches: Chob, Dar, Tar.

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