Pasto: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsPasto [পস্তো] in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Papaver somniferum L. from the Papaveraceae (Poppy) family. For the possible medicinal usage of pasto, 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) Pasto in India is the name of a plant defined with Papaver somniferum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Papaver somniferum L. var. setigerum auct. non (DC. (among others).
2) Pasto in Mexico is also identified with Agropyron repens It has the synonym Braconotia officinarum Godr. (etc.).
3) Pasto is also identified with Andropogon glomeratus It has the synonym Cinna glomerata Walter (etc.).
4) Pasto is also identified with Dichanthelium laxiflorum It has the synonym Panicum caricifolium Scribn. ex Ashe (etc.).
5) Pasto is also identified with Festuca arundinacea It has the synonym Schedonorus arundinaceus (Schreb.) Dumort. (etc.).
6) Pasto is also identified with Oplismenus burmannii It has the synonym Oplismenus africanus P. Beauv. (etc.).
7) Pasto is also identified with Oplismenus compositus It has the synonym Panicum hirtellum L. (etc.).
8) Pasto is also identified with Panicum bulbosum It has the synonym Panicum bulbosum var. sciaphilum (Rupr. ex E. Fourn.) Hitchc. & Chase (etc.).
9) Pasto in South America is also identified with Eragrostis ciliaris It has the synonym Poa lobata (Trin.) Kunth (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ecology (2001)
· Prodromus Plantarum Indiae Occidentalis (1825)
· Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1931)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
· Botanical Magazine (1924)
· Grasses of Ceylon (1956)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pasto, for example side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+24): Pasto aleman, Pasto alfombra, Pasto amor hediondo, Pasto apestoso, Pasto azul de kentucky, Pasto blanco, Pasto borla, Pasto buffel, Pasto carretero, Pasto chato, Pasto chato de alfombra, Pasto chato veracruzano, Pasto colorado, Pasto de alfombra, Pasto de cuaresma, Pasto de guinea, Pasto de rodas, Pasto del arroz, Pasto del senegal, Pasto dorado.
Full-text (+19): Pasto ingles, Pasto lloron, Pasto guinea comun, Pasto ilusion, Pasto senegales, Pasto aleman, Pasto san augustin, Pasto plumero, Pasto de rodas, Pasto napier, Pasto rhodes, Pasto rodes, Pasto buffel, Pasto johnson, Pasto romano, Pasto elefante, Pasto chato de alfombra, Pasto guinea, Pasto guineo, Pasto carretero.
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