Garab: 1 definition
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Garab 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) Garab in Namibia is the name of a plant defined with Aloe dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rhipidodendrum dichotomum (Masson) Willd..
2) Garab in Upper Volta is also identified with Bombax costatum It has the synonym Bombax buonopozense P. Beauv. var. vuilletii Pellegr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Philos. Trans. (1776)
· Journal of South African Botany (1982)
· African Journal of Biotechnology (2005)
· Notulae Systematicae (1914)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Garab, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Garab Dorje, Garab laobe, Garabadi, Garabadu, Garabala, Garabaranem, Garabatillo, Garabha, Garabhanda, Garabharu, Garabhi, Garabhritkataka, Garabi, Garablaobe, Garabrata, Garabu.
Full-text: Garab laobe, Garab Dorje, O-rgyan, U-rgyan, Kudharma, Vetalakshema, Naga, Vasubandhu, Sthiramati, Dharmapala, Aryadeva, Shakyasimha, Nagarjuna.
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The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)
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