Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Balsamina 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) Balsamina in Latin America is also identified with Momordica charantia It has the synonym Cucumis argyi H. Lév. (etc.).

3) Balsamina in Philippines is also identified with Impatiens walleriana It has the synonym Balsamina balsamina (L.) Huth, nom. inval., tautonym (etc.).

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

· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1978)
· Systema Naturae, ed. 10
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Contributions from the Gray Herbarium of Harvard University (1958)
· Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs (1989)
· Botanical Magazine (6643)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Balsamina, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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Ends with: Momordica balsamina.

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