Silver fir: 1 definition
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Silver fir 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) Silver fir in English is the name of a plant defined with Abies densa 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 spectabilis (D. Don) Spach var. densa (Griff.) Silba.
2) Silver fir is also identified with Abies pindrow It has the synonym Pinus pindrow Royle (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytologia Memoirs (1984)
· Phytotherapy Research (2004)
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux - Phanérogames (Tome) (1842)
· Penny Cyclop. (1833)
· Handb. Conif. (1923)
· Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum (2346)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Silver fir, for example diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: American silver fir, East himalayan silver fir, Himalayan silver fir, Pacific silver fir.
Full-text: American silver fir, East himalayan silver fir, Pacific silver fir, Himalayan silver fir, Talisapatre.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Silver fir; (plurals include: 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]