Merlimau: 1 definition
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Merlimau 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) Merlimau in Malaya is the name of a plant defined with Suregada glomerulata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gelonium mindanaense Elmer (among others).
2) Merlimau is also identified with Atalantia monophylla It has the synonym Turraea virens Hellen., non L. (etc.).
3) Merlimau in Malaysia is also identified with Aglaia odoratissima It has the synonym Aglaia affinis Merrill (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1894)
· Fitoterapia (1987)
· Ethnobotany (2005)
· Étude générale du groupe des Euphorbiacées (1858)
· Catalogus Plantarum in Horto Botanico Bogoriensi Cultarum Alter (1803)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1805)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Merlimau, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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