Shou cao: 1 definition
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Shou cao 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)Shou cao in China is the name of a plant defined with Spiranthes sinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Calanthe australis (R.Br.) Aiton ex Loudon (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Icones plantarum formosanarum nec non et contributiones ad floram formosanam. (1916)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· J. Pl. Res. (2005)
· Orchidaceae (1908)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1926)
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Ends with: Fu shou cao.
Full-text: Fu shou cao.
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