Elemi: 1 definition
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Elemi 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)Elemi in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Dacryodes edulis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pachylobus saphu Engl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1893)
· Amoenitates Academicae (1759)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1832)
· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1896)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de Buitenzorg (1932)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Elemi frankincense, Elemichcham, Elemidate, Elemimcu.
Ends with: African elemi, American elemi, Belemi, Brazilian elemi, Gum elemi, West indian elemi.
Full-text: Brazilian elemi, West indian elemi, Elemi frankincense, American elemi, Gum elemi, African elemi.
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