Guras: 1 definition
Introduction:
Guras 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) Guras in India is the name of a plant defined with Rhododendron arboreum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Guras is also identified with Rhododendron barbatum It has the synonym Rhododendron lancifolium Hook. f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Exotic Botany (1805)
· The Rhododendrons of Sikkim-Himalaya (1849)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1834)
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Guras, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, have a look at these references.
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)
Ends with: Lalguras, Rato guras, Sikkim-guras.
Full-text: Rato guras, Sikkim-guras.
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