Gugal: 1 definition
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Gugal 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) Gugal in India is the name of a plant defined with Boswellia serrata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Boswellia thurifera Roxb. ex Flem. (among others).
2) Gugal is also identified with Commiphora mukul It has the synonym Balsamodendrum mukul Hook. ex Stocks (etc.).
3) Gugal is also identified with Commiphora wightii It has the synonym Balsamodendron mukul Hook. ex Stocks (etc.).
4) Gugal is also identified with Jurinea dolomiaea.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2010)
· Agents Actions (1986)
· JAMA
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB)
· Flora Orientalis (1888)
· Molecular Biology Reports (2010)
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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: Gugala, Gugaldup.
Ends with: Dhup gugal, Gargugal, Mahi-saksh gugal.
Full-text: Dhup gugal, Mahi-saksh gugal, Guggulu.
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