Salep: 1 definition
Introduction:
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Salep in India is the name of a plant defined with Gymnadenia orchidis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Orchis cylindrostachya (Lindl.) Kraenzl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Orchidacearum Genera et Species (1898)
· Jahresber. Naturwiss. Vereins Wuppertal (1972)
· Annals of the Royal Botanic Garden (Calcutta) (1898)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1905)
· The Genera and Species of Orchidaceous Plants (1828)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1919)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Salepa, Saleparni.
Full-text: Salammishri, Salamishri, Panjabisalammishri, Lasani Salammishri.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Salep; (plurals include: Saleps). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 27d - The group of vegetables (Shaka) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 22 - The therapeutics of Dipsosis (morbid thirst) (trishna-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 29 - The therapeutics of Rheumatic Conditions (vata-shonita-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introduction to the tradition of Betel-chewing < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]