Himalayan silver fir: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Himalayan silver fir in English is the name of a plant defined with Abies pindrow in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Abies pindrow subsp. gamblei (Hickel) Rushforth (among others).
2) Himalayan silver fir is also identified with Abies spectabilis It has the synonym Pinus webbiana Wallich ex D. Don (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The India Journal of Experimental Biology (IJEB) (2000)
· Bulletin de la Société Dendrologique de France (1929)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1825)
· London and Edinburgh philosophical magazine and journal of science (1836)
· Species Plantarum
If you are looking for specific details regarding Himalayan silver fir, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Himalayan silver fir; (plurals include: Himalayan silver firs). 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 27 - The therapeutics of Spastic Paraplegia (urustambha-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 8 - The therapeutics of Consumption (raja-yakshma-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Chapter 12 - The therapeutics of Pectoral Edema (shvayathu-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Bhesajjakkhandhaka (Chapter on Medicine) (by Hin-tak Sik)
Ophthalmology (Sālākiya) < [Chapter 5 - Diseases and Treatments in the Chapter on Medicine]