Lunas: 1 definition
Introduction:
Lunas 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) Lunas in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Cheilocostus speciosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Banksea speciosa J. König (among others).
2) Lunas is also identified with Gonocaryum calleryanum It has the synonym Phlebocalymna calleryana Baill. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Supplementum Plantarum (1782)
· Malesia Raccolta (1877)
· Florula Javanica (1825)
· Zingiberaceae
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1791)
· Observationes Botanicae (1791)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lunas, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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)
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Lunas; (plurals include: Lunases). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CLXXXI - The Nidanam of poisons < [Dhanvantari Samhita]