Puncture vine: 1 definition
Introduction:
Puncture vine 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)Puncture vine in English is the name of a plant defined with Tribulus terrestris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tribulus terrestris Muhl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1830)
· Taiwania (1994)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Lagascalia (1988)
· Guihaia (1996)
· American Journal of Botany (1946)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Puncture vine, for example extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, 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)
Partial matches: Vine.
Full-text: Gokshura, Shvadamshtraka, Vyaladamshtra, Kantaka, Kshuranga, Bhadrakantaka, Dushcakrama, Gokhuria, Gokharu, Pannerumullu, Nerunji, Kante-gokhru, Nhana-gokharu, Gokshuraka, Kshuraka, Mahanga.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Puncture vine; (plurals include: Puncture vines). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (a): Roots (Mūla) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]