Manjit: 2 definitions

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Manjit 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Manjit in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Rubia manjith Roxb. ex Fleming from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Rubia munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. munjista, Rubia cordifolia var. khasiana. For the possible medicinal usage of manjit, 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) Manjit in India is the name of a plant defined with Rubia cordifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galium cordifolium Kuntze (among others).

2) Manjit is also identified with Rubia manjith It has the synonym Rubia cordifolia var. khasiana G. Watt (etc.).

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

· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs (1989)
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1988)
· Calc. Exhib. Cat. Pt. (1889)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1898)
· Plant Systematics and Evolution (1986)

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