Isabgol: 2 definitions

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Isabgol 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Isabgol [ईसबगोल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Plantago lanceolata L. from the Plantaginaceae (Isabgol) family. For the possible medicinal usage of isabgol, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Isabgol in India is the name of a plant defined with Plantago depressa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plantago depressa Schltdl..

2) Isabgol is also identified with Plantago erosa It has the synonym Plantago erosa Wall..

3) Isabgol is also identified with Plantago major It has the synonym Plantago major var. paludosa Bég. (etc.).

4) Isabgol is also identified with Plantago ovata It has the synonym Plantago argentea Webb (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Informatore Botanico Italiano (1986)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1987)
· Journal of Hokkaido University of Education (1990)
· Fl. Lusit. (1804)
· Taxon (1980)
· Anales Univ. Chile (1895)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Isabgol, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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.