Cedrela: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Cedrela in English is the name of a plant defined with Toona ciliata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cedrela yunnanensis C. DC. (among others).
2) Cedrela in South America is also identified with Cedrela fissilis It has the synonym Cedrela brunellioides Rusby (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1897)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· The Zapotecs: Princes, Priests, and Peasants. (1977)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1960)
· Flora Yunnanica (1977)
· Monograph on the Genus Toona (Meliaceae) (1988)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cedrela, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cedrela fissilis, Cedrela odorata, Cedrela-hout.
Full-text (+90): Kantalaka, Tunna, Nandivriksha, Samasavant, Tunika, Kuveraka, Cedrela fissilis, Cedrela-hout, Cedro colorado, Cedro vermelho, Cedar, Cedrela odorata, Cedro, Akajou, Icte, Ceder, Akkojaarie, Acuy, Akoejalli, Kurana.
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