Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Balsam pear in English is the name of a plant defined with Momordica balsamina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Momordica schinzii Cogn. (among others).

2) Balsam pear is also identified with Momordica charantia It has the synonym Sicyos fauriei H. Lév. (etc.).

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

· Ceylon Journal of Science, Biological Sciences (1995)
· R. Flora Medicinal. (1937)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1966)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Memorias de la Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona (1916)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1978)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Balsam pear, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, 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: Pear, Balsam.

Ends with: Cochinchina balsam pear.

Full-text: Cochinchina balsam pear, Ekaravalli, Pataikulaittan, Kautukalam, Punaipputal, Karavalli, Kuruvi-talaipakal, Narippakal, Vellaippakal, Melukupakal, Mitipakal, Kuranam, Paval, Karkotaka, Kuram, Kulam, Karai.

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