Goat's-beard: 1 definition
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Goat's-beard 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) Goat's-beard in English is the name of a plant defined with Aruncus dioicus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Aruncus acuminatus (Rydb.) Rydb. (among others).
2) Goat's-beard is also identified with Aruncus sylvester It has the synonym Ulmaria arunca (L.) Hill (etc.).
3) Goat's-beard is also identified with Aruncus vulgaris It has the synonym Actaea dioica Walter (etc.).
4) Goat's-beard is also identified with Tragopogon dubius It has the synonym Tragopogon dubius Scop. subsp. major (Jacq.) Voll. (etc.).
5) Goat's-beard is also identified with Tragopogon pratensis.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Linzer Biol. Beitr. (1997)
· Taxon (1982)
· Flora Caroliniana (1788)
· Hortus Kewensis (1769)
· Naturaliste Canad. (1982)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Goat's-beard, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Purple goat's beard, Meadow goat's beard, Yellow goat's-beard, Bokadadadhi, Ajapadanasakatthikoti, Golomika, Golomakam.
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