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.
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, Noni, Paphanah, Akshika, Nunaa, Manjanathi, Togara, Togarumogali, Manjanatti, Takote, Molugu, Tagaroo, Manajaparvetti, Lornong, Mannanarri, Haladipavatemaddi.
Relevant text
Search found 8 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:
Geriatric health care through nutraceuticals of morinda citrifolia l.: a review < [Volume 1, issue 2: November - December 2014]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Antimicrobial assessment of Morinda citrifolia hydroalcoholic extract. < [2015: Volume 4, April issue 4]
Pharmacognostic, phytochemical analysis of Morinda tinctoria leaves. < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]
Morinda citrifolia: A medicinal plant rich in diverse phytochemicals. < [2014: Volume 3, January issue 1]
Anti-oxidant activity of morinda citrifolia on lymphoma-bearing mice < [Volume 26 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 2006]
Study of nonenzymic antioxidants in Clitoria ternatea leaves and flowers. < [Volume 27 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2008]
Medicinal plants used by tribals of panchmahals district, gujarat < [Volume 13 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1994]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Morinda citrifolia fruit and anxiolytic effect < [Volume 5 (issue 3), Jul-Sep 2014]
Anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic effects of Morinda citrifolia extract < [Volume 5 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2014]
Update Ayurveda 2014 Abstracts: Oral Presentation < [Volume 6 (Suppl 1), May 2015]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Noni fruit extract for bone regeneration in periodontal defects. < [Volume 25 (issue 2), Mar-Apr 2021]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 19 - The Solomon Islands < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]