Morinda: 1 definition

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Morinda in English is the name of a plant defined with Morinda citrifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sarcocephalus leichhardtii F. Muell. (among others).

2) Morinda in India is also identified with Abies pindrow It has the synonym Pinus pindrow Royle (etc.).

3) Morinda is also identified with Abies spectabilis It has the synonym Picea webbiana (Wall. ex D. Don) Loudon (etc.).

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

· Phil. J. Sci. (1912)
· Fl. Ned. Ind. (1857)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Arboretum et Fruticetum Britannicum (2346)
· Pinaceae.
· Fitoterapia (2001)

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