Lora Health Dictionary

Lora: From 1 Different Sources

(Latin) Form of Laura, meaning “crowned with laurel; from the laurel tree” Lorabelle, Lorah, Loranna, Loreanna, Loree, Lorenna, Lorey, Lori, Loribelle, Lorinda, Lorita, Lorra, Lorrae, Lorree, Lorrie, Lory, Lowra, Lorna, Loria, Lorian, Loriane, Loriana, Loriann, Lorianne, Lorianna, Lorie, Lorilla, Loriel, Lorilynn, Lorrella, Loralle, Lorel, Lorelle, Lowrelle, Lorand, Lorant, Loris, Lowri, Lowrie

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Lorazepam

A benzodiazepine tranquilliser (see BENZODIAZEPINES), shown to be of limited use in the short-term treatment of anxiety or insomnia, in STATUS EPILEPTICUS, or for perioperative use. Its use is not recommended for children. As with other benzodiazepines, the smallest possible dose should be given for the shortest possible time, as DEPENDENCE is a well-recognised danger.... lorazepam

Loranden

(American) A genius Lorandena, Lorandyn, Lorandyna, Luranden, Lurandena, Lurandyna, Lurandyne... loranden

Loranthus Falcatus

Linn. f.

Synonym: Dendrophthoe falcate (Linn. f.) Etting.

Family: Loranthaceae.

Habitat: Throughout India, as a parasite.

Ayurvedic: Bandaaka, Sanharshaa, Vrikshaadani, Vrikshaaruha, Vriksha-bhakshaa. (A large bushy parasite, which causes much damage to the host tree.)

Folk: Baandaa.

Action: Tender shoots—contain 10% tannins. Bark—astringent and narcotic.... loranthus falcatus

Loranthus Pentandrus

Linn.

Synonym: Dendrophthoe pentandra (Linn.) Miq.

Family: Loranthaceae.

Habitat: Sylhet. (A parasite found on trees.)

Ayurvedic: Bandaaka (var.).

Folk: Baandaa.

Action: Leaves—used as poultice for sores and ulcers. The twigs contain quercitrin and a wax, which gives melissyl alcohol. The twig ash (8.95%) contains manganese (0.26%).... loranthus pentandrus