Indian rhubarb: 1 definition
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Indian rhubarb 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 rhubarb in English is the name of a plant defined with Rheum australe in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rheum emodi Wall. (among others).
2) Indian rhubarb is also identified with Rheum webbianum It has the synonym Rheum webbiana Royle.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Numer. List (1727)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Flora of British India (1886)
· Prodromus Florae Nepalensis (1825)
· Illustrations of the Botany … of the Himalayan Mountains (1839)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Rhubarb, Indian.
Full-text: Nisodha, Elale, Mancat-cinakilanku.
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