Camphor tree: 1 definition
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Camphor tree 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) Camphor tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Blumea balsamifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Conyza appendiculata Blume (among others).
2) Camphor tree is also identified with Cinnamomum camphora It has the synonym Cinnamomum nominale (Hayata) Hayata (etc.).
3) Camphor tree is also identified with Tarchonanthus camphoratus It has the synonym Tarchonanthus minor Less. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Synopsis Generum Compositarum (1832)
· Linnaea (1831)
· Feddes Repertorium (1912)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1864)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1968)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Camphor tree, for example health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Tree, Camphor.
Ends with: Japanese camphor tree.
Full-text (+12): Karpura, Japanese camphor tree, Karpurakhanda, Cukantama, Pattaikecari, Cinikarpura, Pukal-vicucantiran, Kappura, Udurugappura, Karppuramaram, Mriganka, Tavalayi, Gambura, Kappara, Tuhina, Tuhinate, Abhra, Ghanarasa, Tushara, Hacce.
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Jnaneshwari (Bhavartha Dipika) (by Ramchandra Keshav Bhagwat)
Verse 11.14 < [Chapter 11 - Vishvarupa-darshana-yoga]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Medicines (j): Scented Substances < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Medicines (g): Decoctions/Astringent Medicines (Kasāva/Kaṣāya) < [Chapter 4 - Medicinal Substances in the Chapter on Medicine]
Dermatology (a): Itching Lesions < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]
The Practice Manual of Noble Tārā Kurukullā (by Dharmachakra Translation Committee)
Leaders and Landmarks of Telugu Literature < [Aug - Sept 1939]
Autopsy < [April - June 1974]
Lalitopakhyana (Lalita Mahatmya) (by G.V. Tagare)
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 45 - The Manifesṭation of Narasiṃha < [Section 1 - Sṛṣṭi-khaṇḍa (section on creation)]