Himsagara: 1 definition
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Himsagara 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) Himsagara in India is the name of a plant defined with Bergenia ciliata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bergenia ciliata Sternb. (among others).
2) Himsagara is also identified with Bergenia pacumbis It has the synonym Saxifraga ligulata Wallich, nom. illeg., non Murray (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fitoterapia (1994)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1988)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1830)
· Ethnobotany (2002)
· Kew Bulletin (1966)
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