Indian valerian: 1 definition
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Indian valerian 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.
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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Indian valerian in English is the name of a plant defined with Valeriana hardwickii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Valeriana helictes Graebn. (among others).
2) Indian valerian is also identified with Valeriana jatamansi It has the synonym Valeriana jatamansi var. glabra Merr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales Museum Botanicum Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Acta Horti Gothoburgensis (1934)
· Asiatic Researches (1790)
· Flora Indica (1820)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1942)
· Reis. Pr. Waldem. Bot. (1862)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Indian valerian, for example side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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Partial matches: Indian.
Full-text: Nandyavarta, Tagara.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Indian valerian; (plurals include: Indian valerians). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 23 - The therapeutics of Toxicosis (visha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 3 - The Purging Cassia (aragvadha) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 2 - The blossoming of prognostic symptoms (pushpitaka) < [Indriyasthana (Indriya Sthana) — Section on Sensorial Prognosis]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Ophthalmology (Sālākiya) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]