Olifantswortel: 1 definition
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Olifantswortel 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)Olifantswortel in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Elephantorrhiza elephantina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia elephantina Burch. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· South African Journal of Science (2001)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Journal of the South Africa Veterinary Association (2001)
· Commentariorum de Plantis Africae Australioris (1836)
· U.S. Department of Agriculture. Bureau of Plant Industry. Bulletin. (1910)
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