Gukhru: 1 definition
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Gukhru 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) Gukhru in India is the name of a plant defined with Tribulus terrestris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tribulus maximus L. var. roseus Kuntze (among others).
2) Gukhru is also identified with Xanthium strumarium It has the synonym Xanthium strumarium subsp. cavanillesii (Schouw) D. Löve & Dans. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pittonia (1899)
· Giornale di Fisica, Chimica e Storia Naturale (1822)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1988)
· Commentarii Societatis Regiae Scientiarum Gottingensis (1784)
· Glycosides. (1989)
· Collectanea Botanica a Barcinonensi Botanico Instituto Edita (1987)
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