Nopal: 1 definition
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Nopal 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) Nopal in Common names is the name of a plant defined with Opuntia cochenillifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cactus cochenillifer L. (among others).
2) Nopal in Mexico is also identified with Opuntia robusta.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hort. Eltham. (1732)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Systematic Botany (1985)
· Agrociencia (1966)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nopal, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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: Nopal cardon, Nopal chamacuero, Nopal de castilla, Nopal sin espinas, Nopalakshita, Nopalli.
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Full-text: Nopal cardon, Nopal chamacuero, Cochineal nopal cactus, Nopal de castilla, Nopal sin espinas.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Nopal; (plurals include: Nopals). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Review of natural superdisintegrants in orally dispersible tablets. < [2022: Volume 11, July issue 9]
Ethnobotanical study of Bhoramdeo Wildlife Sanctuary, Chhattisgarh < [2019: Volume 8, May issue 6]
Fda approved natural polymers in microsphere formulation < [2016: Volume 5, March issue 3]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
Atamalcualiztli: Quest for the Lost Tamoanchan in Ancient Mexico < [Volume 119 (2002)]