Papidi: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Papidi in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Pavetta indica L. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Pavetta alba, Pavetta obtusa, Ixora indica. For the possible medicinal usage of papidi, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

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

1) Papidi in India is the name of a plant defined with Pavetta indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ixora indica (L.) Kuntze (among others).

2) Papidi is also identified with Tarenna asiatica It has the synonym Genipa pavetta (Roxb. ex Wight & Arn.) Baill. (etc.).

3) Papidi is also identified with Thespesia lampas It has the synonym Hibiscus tetralocularis Roxb. (etc.).

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

· Fitoterapia (2002)
· Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ (1832)
· Leafl. Philipp. Bot. (1906)
· Monadelphiae Classis Dissertationes Decem (1787)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Species Plantarum (1753)

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