Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Atavi-jambira in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Atalantia monophylla DC. from the Rutaceae (Citrus) family having the following synonyms: Atalantia floribunda, Atalantia malabarica, Limonia spinosa. For the possible medicinal usage of atavi-jambira, 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) Atavi-jambira in India is the name of a plant defined with Atalantia monophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Malnarega malabarica Raf. (among others).

2) Atavi-jambira is also identified with Atalantia racemosa.

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

· Revis. Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1985)
· Mant. Pl. Altera (1771)
· American Journal of Botany (2000)
· Fl. Maharashtra (1996)
· Hook. Journ. Bot. (1834)
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient. (1834)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Atavi-jambira, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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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Partial matches: Atavi, Jambira.

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