Galatgat: 1 definition
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Galatgat 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) Galatgat in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea aquatica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Convolvulus repens Vahl, nom. illeg., non Convolvulus repens L. (among others).
2) Galatgat is also identified with Ipomoea reptans It has the synonym Convolvulus repens Vahl, nom. illeg., non Convolvulus repens L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique … Supplément (1814)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1993)
· Cytologia (1992)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Blumea (2006)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
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