Egyptian lime: 1 definition
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Egyptian lime 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)Egyptian lime in English is the name of a plant defined with Citrus aurantifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Limonia aurantiifolia Christm. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
· Vollstandiges Pflanzensystem (1777)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1813)
· Journal of the Washington Academy of Sciences (1913)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Egyptian lime, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Lime.
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