Kathambu: 1 definition
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Kathambu 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) Kathambu in India is the name of a plant defined with Hymenodictyon orixense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Exostema philippicum Blanco (among others).
2) Kathambu is also identified with Mitragyna parvifolia It has the synonym Nauclea parvifolia Willd., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium, ed. 15 (1819)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1799)
· Taxon (1982)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1987)
· Pl. Coromandel (1795)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kathambu, for example diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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