Moru, Mōru: 3 definitions

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Introduction:

Moru 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

Moru [मोरु] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Quercus floribunda Lindl. ex A.Camus from the Fagaceae (Beech) family having the following synonyms: Quercus himalayana, Quercus dilatata Royle. For the possible medicinal usage of moru, 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) Moru in India is the name of a plant defined with Spatholobus parviflorus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Butea parviflora Roxb. (among others).

2) Moru in Venezuela is also identified with Euterpe oleracea It has the synonym Catis martiana O.F. Cook, nom. nud. (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum. (1802)
· Contr. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro (1901)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Plantae Junghuhnianae (1852)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1823)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Moru, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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.