Nagadamana: 1 definition
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Nagadamana 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) Nagadamana in India is the name of a plant defined with Sansevieria hyacinthoides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Salmia guineensis (L.) Cav. (among others).
2) Nagadamana is also identified with Sansevieria roxburghiana It has the synonym Acyntha roxburghiana (Schult. & Schult.f.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1875)
· Contributions from the United States National Herbarium (1904)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4 (1799)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Brooklyn Bot. Gard. Mem. (1918)
· Systema Vegetabilium ed. 15 (1829)
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