Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Sohriu in the Khasi language is the name of a plant identified with Coix lacryma-jobi from the Poaceae (Grass) family having the following synonyms: Coix arundinacea, Coix lachryma. For the possible medicinal usage of sohriu, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Sohriu in India is the name of a plant defined with Coix lacryma-jobi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lithagrostis lachryma-jobi Moench (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Grassland of China (2000)
· Nucleus (1994)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum… . (1788)
· Grasses of Japan and its Neighboring Regions (1987)
· Caryologia (1997)
· Eclogae Graminum Rariorum (1820)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Sohriu, for example health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, have a look at these references.

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