Mbarika: 1 definition
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Mbarika 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) Mbarika in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Ricinus communis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cataputia minor Ludw. (among others).
2) Mbarika in Tanzania is also identified with Afzelia quanzensis It has the synonym Pahudia attenuata (Klotzsch) Prain (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tropical Plant Science Research. New Delhi (1983)
· Cytologia (1980)
· Journal of Palynology (1980)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Acta Pharm. Toxicol., (1977)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mbarika, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Bhadrodumbarika, Kakodumbarika, Krishnodumbarika, Kshudrodumbarika, Laghudumbarika, Shambarika, Udumbarika.
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