Ephedra: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ephedra 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) Ephedra in English is the name of a plant defined with Ephedra fasciculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ephedra fasciculata A. Nelson var. fasciculata (among others).
2) Ephedra is also identified with Ephedra gerardiana It has the synonym Ephedra gerardiana Wall. ex C.A. Mey. (etc.).
3) Ephedra is also identified with Ephedra nevadensis It has the synonym Ephedra nevadensis C.A. Mey. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1975)
· Denkschr. Kaiserl. Akad. Wiss., Wien. Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. (1889)
· Botany (1871)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1939)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1879)
· Amer. Journal of Botany (1934)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ephedra, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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 (+1): Ephedra alata, Ephedra americana, Ephedra antisyphilitica, Ephedra breana, Ephedra californica, Ephedra dahurica, Ephedra distachya, Ephedra equisetina, Ephedra fasciculata, Ephedra foliata, Ephedra fragilis, Ephedra gerardiana, Ephedra intermedia, Ephedra likiangensis, Ephedra major, Ephedra minuta, Ephedra nevadensis, Ephedra sinica, Ephedra torreyana, Ephedra trifurca.
Ends with: California ephedra, Chinese ephedra, Gray ephedra, Green ephedra, Long-leaf ephedra, Nevada ephedra.
Full-text (+70): Khanta, Soma, Ephedra intermedia, Chinese ephedra, California ephedra, Nevada ephedra, Ephedra distachya, Ma huang, Green ephedra, Ephedra foliata, Mormon tea, Joint fir, Chinese joint fir, Long-leaf ephedra, Ephedra major, Tutgonta, Gray ephedra, Buchur, Cao ma huang, Ephedra alata.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Ephedra; (plurals include: Ephedras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Atharvaveda and Charaka Samhita (by Laxmi Maji)
Vanaspati (Plants) used in Veda < [Chapter 2 - The nature of treatment for diseases in the Ancient era]
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