Goshtam: 1 definition
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Goshtam 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) Goshtam in India is the name of a plant defined with Saussurea auriculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cnicus auriculata Wall. (among others).
2) Goshtam is also identified with Saussurea costus It has the synonym Aucklandia lappa Decne. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1838)
· CIS Chromosome Inform. Serv. (1993)
· Phytomedicine (2002)
· Iconographia Cormophytorum Sinicorum (6700)
· Botanicheskii Zhurnal (1964)
· Dict. Sci. Nat. (1827)
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