Ifi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ifi 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)Ifi in Vernacular names is the name of a plant defined with Inocarpus fagifer in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bocoa edulis Baill. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Adansonia (1868)
· Familles des Plantes (1763)
· Characteres Generum Plantarum (1775)
· Flora of the Lesser Antilles, Leeward and Windward Islands (1988)
· Histoire des plantes de la Guiane Françoise (1775)
· Publications of the Field Columbian Museum, Botanical Series (1900)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ifi, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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)
Starts with: Ifibu, Ifiifi, Ifin, Ifirombe.
Ends with: Fifi, Harikanelifi, Harkanelifi, Ifiifi, Lau tafifi, Lautafifi, Mofifi, Mtifi, Mwaifi.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Ifi; (plurals include: Ifis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Annadatri-carita (study) (by Sarannya V.)
1. Dramatic aspects (c): Rasa (sentiment) < [Chapter 4 - Dramatic Appraisal of Annadatri-carita]
Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi (by Ganganatha Jha)
Verse 8.215 < [Section XXXVI - Non-Payment of Wages]
The Shiva Purana (by J. L. Shastri)
Chapter 35 - Śiva-sahasranāma: the thousand names of Śiva < [Section 4 - Koṭirudra-Saṃhitā]