Flag root: 1 definition
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Flag root 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)Flag root in English is the name of a plant defined with Acorus calamus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calamus aromaticus Gueldenst. ex Ledeb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Research Bulletin (1970)
· Hum. Exp. Toxicol. (2006)
· Uses of Plants by the Indians (1991)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Acta Facultatis Rerum Naturalium Universitatis Comenianae, Botanica (1976)
· Phytotherapy Research
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Full-text: Alpakeshi, Baje, Shataparvike, Naruberu, Golomi, Haimavati.
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Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]