Ushu: 1 definition

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Ushu 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)

1) Ushu in India is the name of a plant defined with Coriandrum sativum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Coriandrum majus Gouan (among others).

2) Ushu in Peru is also identified with Caladium bicolor It has the synonym Arum vermitoxicum Vell. ex Kunth (etc.).

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

· Science in China. (1994)
· Delectus Seminum quae in Horto Hamburgensium Botanico. (1853)
· L’illustration horticole (1858)
· Deutschlands Flora, Abtheilung II, Cryptogamie (Sturm) (1904)
· Berliner Allgemeine Gartenzeitung (1857)
· Meletemata Botanica (1832)

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

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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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