Balsam copaiba: 1 definition
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Balsam copaiba 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)1) Balsam copaiba in English is the name of a plant defined with Copaifera officinalis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Copaiva officinalis (L.) A. Lyons (among others).
2) Balsam copaiba is also identified with Copaifera paupera It has the synonym Copaiba paupera Herzog (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 2 (1762)
· Brittonia (1951)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1943)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1909)
· Planta Medica (2002)
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