Jhirna: 1 definition
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Jhirna 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) Jhirna in India is the name of a plant defined with Asparagus adscendens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asparagopsis adscendens (Roxb.) Kunth (among others).
2) Jhirna is also identified with Asparagus capitatus It has the synonym Asparagus royleanus (Royle ex Baker) P. Daniel (etc.).
3) Jhirna is also identified with Asparagus racemosus It has the synonym Asparagopsis brownei Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1875)
· Flora of the British India (1892)
· Enum. Pl. (1850)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1991)
· Bombay Fl. (1861)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1991)
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