Indian hemp: 1 definition
Introduction:
Indian hemp 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) Indian hemp in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus meeusei in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Furcaria cavanillesii Kostel. (among others).
2) Indian hemp is also identified with Hibiscus nigrocaulis It has the synonym Hibiscus sabdariffa L. subsp. cannabinus (L.) Panigrahi & Murti (etc.).
3) Indian hemp in English is also identified with Abutilon theophrasti It has the synonym Sida tiliifolia Fisch. (etc.).
4) Indian hemp is also identified with Apocynum cannabinum It has the synonym Cynopaema hypericifolium (Aiton) Lunell (etc.).
5) Indian hemp is also identified with Crotalaria juncea It has the synonym Crotalaria juncea Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· American Midland Naturalist (1916)
· Intermountain Fl. (1984)
· Edward’s Bot. Reg. (1823)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· A Numerical List of Dried Specimens (5363)
· N. Amer. Fl. (1938)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Indian hemp, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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)
Partial matches: Indian, Hemp.
Ends with: Brown indian hemp.
Full-text (+46): Brown indian hemp, Pukkanca, Katalataittan, Sapja, Jakanata-cittalekiyam, Hashishu, Sanai, Malyapushpa, Vamana, Katutiktaka, Tvaksara, Nishavana, Dirghapallava, Dirghashakha, Devasaha, Gandhavallari, Jyeshthabala, Keshavardhini, Sahadevi, Janumu.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Indian hemp; (plurals include: Indian hemps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 2.3 - Poison-Damsels < [Appendices]