Lian zi cao: 1 definition
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Lian zi cao 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) Lian zi cao in China is the name of a plant defined with Alternanthera ficoidea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) R. Br., comb. inval. (among others).
2) Lian zi cao is also identified with Alternanthera sessilis It has the synonym Paronychia tetragona Moench (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Flora of the British W.I. (1859)
· Numer. List (6926)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Prodromus Florae Novae Hollandiae (1810)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1785)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lian zi cao, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, extract dosage, 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)
Ends with: Ci hua lian zi cao, Xi han lian zi cao.
Full-text: Xi han lian zi cao, Ci hua lian zi cao.
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