Drab: 1 definition
Introduction:
Drab 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)Drab in India is the name of a plant defined with Desmostachya bipinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cynosurus durus Forssk., nom. illeg., non Cynosurus durus L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (2000)
· Species Plantarum, Editio Secunda (1762)
· Annuario del Reale Istituto Botanico di Roma (1908)
· Flora Capensis (1900)
· Lexicon Generum Phanerogamarum (1903)
· Flora (1855)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Drab, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Draba reptans, Draba setosa, Drabaja, Drabe, Drabem, Drabh, Drabhe, Drabi-kaeind, Drabok raaigras, Drabuddha, Drabya.
Full-text: Jogamma, Kerasuni, Avajha, Kakki, Vavaci Mashi, Jhimpari, Randavala, Bhongali, Ranunculus acris, Be.
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Search found 9 books and stories containing Drab; (plurals include: Drabs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
After Schools < [March-April 1933]
Incomplete Poem < [April – June, 1997]
The Re-creation of Indian Dance < [March-April 1935]
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
55. Nymphaea stellata, Willd. < [Nymphaeaceae (water lilies family)]
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
Part 1b.3b.iii - The four divisions: The fruition of power < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Part 2c - How the cause of liberation is produced < [B. The extensive explanation of the nature of karma]
Kamashastra Discourse (Life in Ancient India) (by Nidheesh Kannan B.)
3. Works on Kāmasāhitya (a): Kuṭṭanīmata < [Chapter 2 - An Appraisal of Kāmaśāstra Works in Sanskrit]
Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Siva Temples at Sripura (Introduction) < [Chapter 2 - The Architectural Panorama]