Love-in-a-mist: 1 definition
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Love-in-a-mist 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) Love-in-a-mist in English is the name of a plant defined with Nigella damascena in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Nigella coerulea Lam (among others).
2) Love-in-a-mist is also identified with Nigella sativa It has the synonym Nigella cretica Miller (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Lagascalia (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Candollea (1995)
· Revue Roumaine de Biologie, Série de Biologie Végétale (1985)
· Collectanea Botanica a Barcinonensi Botanico Instituto Edita (1990)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1983)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Love-in-a-mist, for example health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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