Rhus: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Rhus 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 DrugsRhus in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Cotoneaster affinis Lindl. from the Rosaceae (Rose) family having the following synonyms: Cotoneaster bacillaris, Cotoneaster confusus, Cotoneaster parvifolius. For the possible medicinal usage of rhus, 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)Rhus in English is the name of a plant defined with Rhus divaricata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Toxicodendron radicans var. divaricatum (Greene) F.A. Barkley (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Leaflets of Botanical Observation and Criticism (1905)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1925)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1937)
· Enum. Pl. Afric. Austral. (1836)
· Rhodora (1941)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rhus, for example side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with (+4): Rhus aromatica, Rhus atra, Rhus burchellii, Rhus chinensis, Rhus copallina, Rhus coriaria, Rhus divaricata, Rhus glabra, Rhus griffithii, Rhus hirta, Rhus integrifolia, Rhus mysurensis, Rhus natalensis, Rhus ovata, Rhus parviflora, Rhus perrieri, Rhus punjabensis, Rhus pyroides, Rhus radicans, Rhus simarubaefolia.
Ends with: Karee rhus, Kwazulu natal rhus, Shiny leaved rhus, Shiny rhus, Willow rhus.
Full-text (+459): Tatri, Dansara, Tumra, Sumac, Sumach, Kwazulu natal rhus, Muthiigi, Mutheu, Obusangura, Datei, Olmisigiyioi, Muthigio, Ormungushi, Mutheru, Msakasaka, Ormisigiyoi, Olmisigiyoi, Mkono chuma, Searsia lucida, Muthanguta.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Rhus; (plurals include: Rhuses). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
Matangalila and Hastyayurveda (study) (by Chandrima Das)
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
The Brahmanda Purana (by G.V. Tagare)
Chapter 14 - Purification rites and the Śrāddha ritual < [Section 3 - Upodghāta-pāda]