Sloe: 1 definition
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Sloe 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)Sloe in English is the name of a plant defined with Prunus americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1982)
· Arbustrum Americanum (1785)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Uses of Plants by the Indians (1991)
· Erigenia (1991)
· Brittonia (1951)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sloe, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, 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.
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Ends with: Penang sloe.
Full-text: Penang sloe.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sloe; (plurals include: Sloes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter CXXX - Entering of the stag into the fire < [Book VII - Nirvana prakarana part 2 (nirvana prakarana)]
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section CLXVII < [Anusasanika Parva]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Cetasikas (by Nina van Gorkom)
Chapter 26 - Mindfulness < [Part IV - Beautiful Cetasikas]