Melissa: 1 definition
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Melissa 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)Melissa in South America is the name of a plant defined with Lippia alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Zappania globiflora Juss. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Phytologia (1970)
· Phytologia (1961)
· Biochemical Systematics and Ecology (2006)
· Revista Sudamer. Bot. (1937)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Melissa, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Melissa axillaris, Melissa officinalis.
Full-text (+12): Balm, Merzizou, Louiza, Lemon balm, Sweet balm, Common balm, Balm leaf, Axillary balm, Toronjil, Tea balm, Mi feng hua, Xiang feng hua, Melissa axillaris, Bee balm, Mi feng hua shu, Lomai, Parci-kancankorai, Melissa officinalis, Parsi-cunjamkoray, Parcikanchankorai.
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A Collection of Popular Tales from the Norse and North German (by Peter Christian Asbjørsen)