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Vitex 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.
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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 11 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:
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]
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)
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 4 - Nārada Approaches Padmāvatī < [Section 1 - Veṅkaṭācala-māhātmya]
Chapter 7 - Holy Rites for Special Attainments < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
The Jataka tales [English], Volume 1-6 (by Robert Chalmers)
Jataka 504: Bhallāṭiya-jātaka < [Volume 4]
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