Vargund: 1 definition
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Vargund 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) Vargund in India is the name of a plant defined with Cordia dichotoma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gerascanthus dichotomus (G. Forst.) Borhidi (among others).
2) Vargund is also identified with Cordia obliqua It has the synonym Cordia obliqua Vell., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1891)
· Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève (1933)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1845)
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