Mastic tree: 1 definition
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Mastic tree 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) Mastic tree in English is the name of a plant defined with Boswellia carteri in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Boswellia carterii Birdw..
2) Mastic tree is also identified with Pistacia aethiopica It has the synonym Pistacia aethiopica Dale & Greenway (etc.).
3) Mastic tree is also identified with Pistacia lentiscus.
4) Mastic tree is also identified with Schinus molle It has the synonym Lithraea molleoides (Vell.) Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Fluminensis (1825)
· Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (1976)
· BioFactors (2000)
· Economic Botany (2004)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
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Partial matches: Tree, Mastic.
Ends with: Peruvian mastic tree.
Full-text: Peruvian mastic tree, Mastaki, Punai-kankunkiliyam, Irumimalaittaki.
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