Alia: 2 definitions

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Alia 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Alia [अलिया] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia torta (Roxb.) Maslin, Seigler & Ebinger from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Mimosa torta, Acacia torta. For the possible medicinal usage of alia, 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)

1) Alia in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Vitex doniana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vitex umbrosa G. Don ex Sabine, nom. illeg. (among others).

2) Alia in India is also identified with Acacia torta It has the synonym Acacia torta Craib (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· African Journal of Biotechnology (2006)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1900)
· Linnaea (1882)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1915)
· Hortus Britannicus (1827)
· Phytotherapy Research (1999)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Alia, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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.

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