Gin: 1 definition

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Gin in India is the name of a plant defined with Premna mollissima in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Premna latifolia Thwaites, nom. illeg., non Premna latifolia Roxb. (among others).

2) Gin is also identified with Premna mucronata It has the synonym Premna latifolia Roxb. var. mucronata Clarke.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Numer. List (2646)
· FBI (1885)
· Phytologia (1979)
· Bot. Bihar Orissa (1925)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Gin, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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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