Papitha: 1 definition
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Papitha 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)Papitha in India is the name of a plant defined with Carica papaya in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Vasconcellea peltata A. DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Eclogae Plantarum Rariorum (1811)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1790)
· Flore des Antilles (1824)
· Verhandelingen van het bataviaasch genootschap van kunsten en wetenschappen (1790)
· Florae Fluminensis Icones
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1804)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Papitha, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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)
Ends with: Kamarupapitha, Upapitha.
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Plants in aid of family planning programme < [Volume 1 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1981]