Dhub: 1 definition
Introduction:
Dhub 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) Dhub in India is the name of a plant defined with Imperata cylindrica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamagrostis lagurus (L.) Koeler (among others).
2) Dhub is also identified with Saccharum spontaneum It has the synonym Tricholaena semidecumbens (Roxb.) Schult. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1889)
· Naturalia monspeliensia. Série botanique. (1958)
· Synopsis Plantarum Glumacearum (1855)
· Mantissa Plantarum Altera (1771)
· Flora Hongkongensis (1861)
· Cytologia (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Dhub, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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: Dhuba, Dhuba kure, Dhuba-Kana-Kara-Dishi-Dini, Dhubaka, Dhubali, Dhuben.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Dhub; (plurals include: Dhubs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)