Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Doron in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Fagopyrum esculentum Moench from the Polygonaceae (Knotweed) family having the following synonyms: Fagopyrum sagittatum, Fagopyrum vulgare, Polygonum fagopyrum. For the possible medicinal usage of doron, 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.

Doron [দোৰোণ] in the Assamese language is the name of a plant identified with Leucas lanata Benth. from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family.

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

1) Doron in Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Kyllinga pumila in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedychloa fragrans Raf. (among others).

2) Doron is also identified with Kyllinga erecta It has the synonym Cyperus erectus (Schumach.) Mattf. & Kuek. (etc.).

3) Doron is also identified with Kyllinga squamulata It has the synonym Cyperus metzii (Hochst. ex Steud.) Mattf. & Kük. (etc.).

4) Doron in India is also identified with Fagopyrum esculentum It has the synonym Polygonum emarginatum Roth (etc.).

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

· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
· Catalecta Botanica (1797)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1837)
· Rep. Bot. Exch. Cl. Brit. Isles (1913)
· Numer. List
· Cat. Vasc. Pl. S. Tome (1944)

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

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