Jew's mallow: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Jew's mallow in English is the name of a plant defined with Corchorus olitorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Jew's mallow is also identified with Corchorus tridens It has the synonym Corchorus angustifolius Schumach. & Thonn..
3) Jew's mallow is also identified with Corchorus trilocularis It has the synonym Corchorus gracilis R. Br. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1922)
· Taxon (1979)
· Journal of Fujian Agricultural College (1986)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Wild jew's mallow, Purattikkirai, Kattuttutti.
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