Garum: 1 definition
Introduction:
Garum 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)Garum in India is the name of a plant defined with Trewia nudiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rottlera indica Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1998)
· Die botanischen Ergebnisse der reise seiner königl. Hoheit des Prinzen Waldemar von Preussen in den Jahren 1845 und 1846. (1845)
· Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. (1826)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1866)
· Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (1821)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1913)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Garum, for example chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, 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: Garumgedu, Garumke.
Ends with: Aconitum nagarum, Agarum, Jhingarum, Shingarum, Shitacem Shingarum.
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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
40. Tinospora cordifolia, Miers. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]