Gimasak: 2 definitions
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Gimasak 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsGimasak in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Lam. from the Apiaceae (Carrot) family having the following synonyms: Hydrocotyle nitidula, Hydrocotyle splendens, Hydrocotyle tenella. For the possible medicinal usage of gimasak, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Gimasak in India is the name of a plant defined with Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see William Darlington, Memorials of John Bartram and Humphry Marshall. 428–430. 1849 and H.N. Clokie, Account of the Herbaria of the Department of Botany in the University of Oxford. 36–37. Oxford 1964, J.H. Barnhart, Biographical Notes upon Botanists. 3: 275. 1965, T.W. Bossert, Biographical dictionary of botanists represented in the Hunt Institute portrait collection. 366. 1972. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute (1888)
· Numer. List (1829)
· Taxon (2006)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1976)
· Notizblatt des Botanischen Gartens und Museums zu Berlin-Dahlem
· Research Bulletin (Cytogenetics Laboratory), Department of Botany (1970)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Gimasak, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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