Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Manjimedi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ficus palmata ssp. virgata Ficus palmata Forssk. subsp. virgata (Roxb.) Browicz from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Ficus pseudocarica, Ficus palmata sensu King. For the possible medicinal usage of manjimedi, 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) Manjimedi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus carica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus ovata var. octomelifolia (Warb.) Mildbr. & Burret (among others).

2) Manjimedi is also identified with Ficus palmata It has the synonym Ficus pseudocarica Miq..

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

· Flora of Iran (1982)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1911)
· Species Plantarum
· Wild Fruits of the Sub-Himalayan Region.
· Journal of Plant Research (1995)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Manjimedi, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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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