Harbhanga: 1 definition
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Harbhanga 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) Harbhanga in India is the name of a plant defined with Cissus quadrangula in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cissus quadrangula Salisb..
2) Harbhanga is also identified with Cissus quadrangularis It has the synonym Vitis succulenta Galpin (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Neotropica (2000)
· Transvaal Museum Monograph (1912)
· Flora Capensis (1859)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Kew Bulletin (1895)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
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