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Imli 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Imli [इमली] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Tamarindus indica from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family. For the possible medicinal usage of imli, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

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

1) Imli in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia malabarica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Piliostigma acidum (Korth.) Benth. (among others).

2) Imli is also identified with Tamarindus indica It has the synonym Tamarindus somalensis Mattei (etc.).

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

· Regnum Vegetabile, or ‘a Series of Handbooks for the Use of Plant Taxonomists and Plant Geographers’ (1993)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1824)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1993)

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

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