White cedar: 1 definition
Introduction:
White cedar 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) White cedar in English is the name of a plant defined with Melia azedarach in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Azedara speciosa Raf. (among others).
2) White cedar is also identified with Pycnanthus angolensis It has the synonym Myristica kombo Baill. (etc.).
3) White cedar is also identified with Tabebuia heterophylla It has the synonym Bignonia pentaphylla L. (etc.).
4) White cedar is also identified with Tabebuia insignis It has the synonym Tecoma roraimae (Oliv.) K. Schum. (etc.).
5) White cedar is also identified with Thuja occidentalis It has the synonym Thuja occidentalis L. var. nigra L.H. Bailey (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fitoterapia (2008)
· Proceedings of the Royal Horticultural Society of London (1863)
· Botany (1882)
· AAU Reports (1990)
· Indian Assimilation in the Franciscan Area of Nueva Vizcaya. (1979)
· Nova Acta Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. German. Nat. Cur. (1897)
If you are looking for specific details regarding White cedar, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: White, Cedar.
Ends with: Eastern white cedar, Northern white cedar.
Full-text: Eastern white cedar, Northern white cedar, Hallongra, Akuniyakil, Karaivilanku, Cempil, Vellaimaram, Bilibudlige, Centarai, Rohitaka, Agil, Nimbayugma, Aguru, Mahanimba, Karai.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing White cedar; (plurals include: White cedars). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Charaka Samhita (English translation) (by Shree Gulabkunverba Ayurvedic Society)
Chapter 13 - The therapeutics of Abdominal Disease (udara-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 6 - The therapeutics of Urinary disorders (prameha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 26 - The therapeutics of Wounds (tri-marma-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]