Luban: 2 definitions
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Luban 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 DrugsLuban in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Boswellia serrata Roxb. ex Colebr. from the Burseraceae (Torchwood) family having the following synonyms: Boswellia glabra, Boswellia thurifera, Bursera thurifera. For the possible medicinal usage of luban, 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) Luban in India is the name of a plant defined with Boswellia serrata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Boswellia glabra Roxb. ex Colebr. (among others).
2) Luban in Nigeria is also identified with Commiphora pedunculata It has the synonym Balsamodendrum pedunculatum Kotschy & Peyr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of Tropical East Africa Burseraceae (1991)
· European Journal of Herbal Medicine (1998)
· Planta Medica (2001)
· Phytochem. Anal. (2001)
· Karl Georg Theodor Kotschy, 1813–1866, (1813)
· Planta Medica (1998)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Luban, for example chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
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Starts with: Luban lami, Lubanga.
Full-text: Luban lami.
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Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)