Bombay mastic: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Bombay mastic in English is the name of a plant defined with Pistacia khinjuk in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany Kew Gard. Misc. (1852)
· NUCIS Newsletter (2004)
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