Ragweed: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ragweed 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)
1) Ragweed in English is the name of a plant defined with Ambrosia artemisiifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Iva monophylla Walter (among others).
2) Ragweed is also identified with artemisiifolia.
3) Ragweed is also identified with Ambrosia deltoidea It has the synonym Franseria deltoidea Torr. (etc.).
4) Ragweed is also identified with Ambrosia peruviana It has the synonym Ambrosia cumanensis Kunth (etc.).
5) Ragweed is also identified with Parthenium hysterophorus It has the synonym Argyrochaeta bipinnatifida Cav. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Libya (1983)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1994)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Journal of Taiwan Museum (1988)
· Brittonia (2000)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ragweed, for example health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ragweed pathenium, Ragweed sagebrush.
Full-text (+5): Tall ragweed, High ragweed, Ragweed pathenium, Western ragweed, Perennial ragweed, Ragweed sagebrush, Giant ragweed, Great ragweed, Short ragweed, Common ragweed, Low ragweed, Flatspine bur ragweed, Slimleaf bur ragweed, Flatspine burr ragweed, Slimleaf burr ragweed, Lance-leaved ragweed, Silver bur ragweed, Canyon ragweed, Silver burr ragweed, Cuman ragweed.
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Search found 7 books and stories containing Ragweed; (plurals include: Ragweeds). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Investigating the Current and Future Co-Occurrence of Ambrosia artemisiifolia... < [Volume 16, Issue 18 (2019)]
Modifiable Risk Factors for Common Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) Allergy... < [Volume 15, Issue 7 (2018)]
Biologic Pollution Due to Ambrosia (Ragweed) Pollen in Urban Environment of... < [Volume 19, Issue 17 (2022)]
Time-Dependent Effects of Bentazon Application on the Key Antioxidant Enzymes... < [Volume 12, Issue 9 (2020)]
A Noxious Weed Ambrosia artemisiifolia L. (Ragweed) as Sustainable Feedstock... < [Volume 15, Issue 8 (2023)]
The Taxonomic Content of the Spectrum, Seasonality, and Concentrations of... < [Volume 17, Issue 5 (2025)]
Understanding Pollenosis < [Vol 45, No 7 (2003)]
Allergic rhinitis in South Africa: 2012 guidelines < [Vol 55, No 2 (March/April) (2013)]
Allergic Conjunctivitis < [Vol 59, No 5 (September/October) (2017)]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
An overview on antiasthamatic drugs < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]
Air borne contact dermatitis (abcd) < [2021: Volume 10, December issue 14]
“the chemistry of allergens < [2022: Volume 11, June issue 7]
The Potential of Palynology with Regard to the Archaeology of Medieval... < [Volume 14, Issue 5 (2023)]
Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics
A Review on Pharmaceutical Potential of Parthenium Plant < [Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020)]