Wild ginger: 1 definition
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Wild ginger 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) Wild ginger in English is the name of a plant defined with Asarum canadense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Asarum furcatum Raf. (among others).
2) Wild ginger is also identified with Bletia purpurea It has the synonym Limodorum tuberosum Jacq., nom. illeg. (etc.).
3) Wild ginger is also identified with Cheilocostus speciosus It has the synonym Costus spicatus (Jacq.) Sw. var. pubescens Griseb. (etc.).
4) Wild ginger is also identified with Zingiber zerumbet It has the synonym Amomum silvestre Poir. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florula Javanica (1825)
· Observationes Botanicae (1783)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1841)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Costoideae.
· Enumeratio Plantarum Javae (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Wild ginger, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Ginger.
Starts with: Wild ginger oil.
Ends with: Upright wild ginger.
Full-text: Vanardraka, Aranyajardraka, Vanaja, Wild ginger oil, Upright wild ginger, Ranaalem, Kasturiarishina, Kallushumthi, Adavikharagenasu, Kadalla, Kadushumthi, Kadarasina, Mahardraka, Aranyaja, Aindra, Phalgu, Phalga, Hali.
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Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 4: Iatrochemistry (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)
Part 49 - Diet in indigestion < [Chapter IV - Irregularity of the digesting heat]
Rasa Jala Nidhi, vol 5: Treatment of various afflictions (by Bhudeb Mookerjee)