Huo xiang: 1 definition
Introduction:
Huo xiang 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) Huo xiang in China is the name of a plant defined with Agastache rugosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lophanthus rugosus Fischer & C.A. Meyer (among others).
2) Huo xiang is also identified with Pogostemon cablin It has the synonym Mentha auricularia L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1984)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2 (1845)
· Journal of Hokkaido University of Education (1980)
· Archives of Pharmacal Research (2004)
· Mémoires de la Société des Sciences Naturelles du Maroc (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Huo xiang, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Huo xiang ji.
Ends with: Guang huo xiang, Shan huo xiang, Yan huo xiang.
Full-text: Huo xiang ji, Guang huo xiang, Yan huo xiang, Shan huo xiang.
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