Gudatvak: 1 definition
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Gudatvak 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) Gudatvak in India is the name of a plant defined with Cinnamomum cassia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Laurus cassia L. (among others).
2) Gudatvak is also identified with Cinnamomum verum It has the synonym Camphora mauritiana Lukman. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Indica (1824)
· Nomenclature et Iconographie des Canneliers et Camphriers (1889)
· Botanist’s Repository (1808)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· A Catalogue of the Plants Growing in Bombay and its Vicinity (1839)
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Gudatvak; (plurals include: Gudatvaks). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Chapter CXI < [Book XVI - Suratamañjarī]