Caramba: 1 definition
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Caramba 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) Caramba in English is the name of a plant defined with Averrhoa carambola in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Caramba in Philippines is also identified with Carissa carandas It has the synonym Echites spinosus Burm.f. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Cochinch. (1790)
· Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (1993)
· Japanese J. Pharmacol. (1970)
· Nat. Prod. Res. (2003)
· Bot. Cab. (1822)
· Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1912)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Caramba, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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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