Hier: 1 definition
Introduction:
Hier 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)Hier in India is the name of a plant defined with Cocculus hirsutus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Holopeira torrida Miers (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fitoterapia (2002)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Contrib. Bot. (1867)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1851)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Leonardi Plukenetii
If you are looking for specific details regarding Hier, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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)
Starts with (+42): Hierahire, Hierba amarga, Hierba anis, Hierba buena, Hierba bufalo, Hierba ceniza, Hierba de abanicos, Hierba de chivo, Hierba de chucho, Hierba de cristo, Hierba de culebra, Hierba de don carlos, Hierba de gallinitas, Hierba de hormiga, Hierba de la arana, Hierba de la diuca, Hierba de la golondrina, Hierba de la hormiga, Hierba de la leche, Hierba de la mula.
Ends with: Kohier.
Full-text (+598): Ihasthana, Atratya, Abhralipta, Ihehamatar, Itahpradana, Amutra, Shlaksha, Atrastha, Prayoktra, Nikumbhakhyabija, Phalguvant, Itas, Rani, Ihastha, Karavalli, Itauti, Samvijnana, Pulayita, Daurbala, Anurohini.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Hier; (plurals include: Hiers). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
43. Cocculus villosus, DC. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
I. Knowledge of the Śrāvakas < [Part 3 - Outshining the knowledge of all the Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas]
A. Sattvaśūnyatā or Pudgalanairātmya < [I. The twofold emptiness in the canonical sūtras]
The Mahavastu (great story) (by J. J. Jones)
Foreword to the third volume < [Volume III]
The Gods of the Egyptians Vol 1 (by E. A. Wallis Budge)