Sarsaparilla: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sarsaparilla 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)Sarsaparilla in English is the name of a plant defined with Smilax australis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Smilax latifolia Blanco, nom. illeg. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Linnaea (1844)
· Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holl. (1810)
· Monogr. Phan. (1878)
· Flora de Filipinas (1845)
· Transactions of the Cambridge Philosophical Society (1831)
· Flora (1842)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sarsaparilla, for example side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Sarsaparilla vine.
Ends with: Austral sarsaparilla, Bristly sarsaparilla, Country sarsaparilla, False sarsaparilla, Indian sarsaparilla, Wild sarsaparilla.
Full-text (+20): Gandhavalkala, Sariva, Shariba, False sarsaparilla, Sarsaparilla vine, Country sarsaparilla, Bristly sarsaparilla, Aruninam, Austral sarsaparilla, Madavali, Indian sarsaparilla, Wild sarsaparilla, Paraicivi, Utpalasharibe, Caripai, Kaduhambu, Namadaberu, Parunannari, Cirunannari, Tarunanari.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Sarsaparilla; (plurals include: Sarsaparillas). 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 4 - Six Hundred Purgative Preparations (virecana-ashraya) < [Sutrasthana (Sutra Sthana) — General Principles]
Chapter 10 - Successful Enema therapy (basti-siddhi) < [Siddhisthana (Siddhi Sthana) — Section on Successful Treatment]
Chapter 4 - The therapeutics of Hemothermia (raktapitta-cikitsa) < [Cikitsasthana (Cikitsa Sthana) — Section on Therapeutics]
Brihat Samhita (by N. Chidambaram Iyer)
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
43. Cocculus villosus, DC. < [Menispermaceae (moonseed family)]
Patrick White: Laureate of Australia < [April – June, 1983]