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Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Vitex in English is the name of a plant defined with Vitex trifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vitex agnus-castus var. trifolia (L.) Kurz (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ceiba (2003)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Forest Flora of British Burma (1877)
· Phytologia (1958)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Phytologia (1961)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Vitex, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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Starts with (+2): Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex altissima, Vitex canescens, Vitex cofassus, Vitex doniana, Vitex ferruginea, Vitex fischeri, Vitex glabrata, Vitex grandifolia, Vitex leucoxylon, Vitex madiensis, Vitex megapotamica, Vitex micrantha, Vitex mombassae, Vitex negundo, Vitex payos, Vitex peduncularis, Vitex phaeotricha, Vitex pinnata, Vitex quinata.
Ends with: Beach vitex, Common blue vitex, Horse shoe vitex, Orange-barked vitex, Seashore vitex, Smelly-berry vitex.
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Search found 17 books and stories containing Vitex; (plurals include: Vitexes). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Biological synthesis of gold nanoparticles from Vitex trifolia and their antimicrobial properties. < [2016: Volume 5, October issue 10]
Therapeutic uses of vitex nigundo < [2015: Volume 4, December issue 12]
Compare chemical and pharmacological research on Vitex trifolia vs V. rotundifolia. < [2013: Volume 2, November issue 6]
Comparative pharmacognosy of medicinally important indian vitex species < [Volume 16 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1996]
Studies on hepatoprotective activity of vitex leucoxylon l. < [Volume 17 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 1997]
ANTIMICROBIAL POTENTIAL OF VITEX TRIFOLIA Linn < [Volume 23 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2004]
Kautilya Arthashastra (by R. Shamasastry)
Chapter 4 - Remedies Against the Injuries of One’s Own Army < [Book 14 - Secret Means]
Chapter 12 - Conducting Mining Operations and Manufacture < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Chapter 13 - Superintendent of Gold in the Goldsmiths’ Office < [Book 2 - The duties of Government Superintendents]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Analysis of medicinal plants for musculoskeletal ailments in Virudhunagar < [Volume 12 (issue 1), Jan-Mar 2021]
Synthesis and characterization of Vanga bhasma < [Volume 10 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2019]
Wound healing potential of polyherbal formulation: in vitro and in vivo studies. < [Volume 8 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2017]
Trishashti Shalaka Purusha Caritra (by Helen M. Johnson)
Part 13: Description of Śatruñjaya < [Chapter VI]
Part 4: Attacks by Saṅgamaka < [Chapter IV - Mahāvīra’s second period of more than six years]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
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