Morinda: 1 definition
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Morinda 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) 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.
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: Morinda angustifolia, Morinda capitellata, Morinda citrifolia, Morinda coreia, Morinda geminata, Morinda longiflora, Morinda lucida, Morinda morindoides, Morinda officinalis, Morinda pubescens, Morinda tomentosa, Morinda tosh, Morinda umbellata, Morinda-tosh.
Ends with: Great morinda, Kanda morinda, Kanda-morinda, Mullamorinda.
Full-text (+312): Molagu, Maddi, Mannanatti, Acchaka, Lum, Paphanah, Noni, Akshika, Nunaa, Manjanathi, Togara, Togarumogali, Manjanatti, Takote, Molugu, Tagaroo, Manajaparvetti, Lornong, Mannanarri, Haladipavatemaddi.
Relevant text
Search found 2 books and stories containing Morinda; (plurals include: Morindas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 19 - The Solomon Islands < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
The Padma Purana (by N.A. Deshpande)
Chapter 13 - Viṣṇu’s Worship with Lotuses: The Story of Prajā < [Section 7 - Kriyāyogasāra-Khaṇḍa (Section on Essence of Yoga by Works)]