Reetha: 2 definitions

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Reetha 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Reetha [रीठा] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Sapindus emarginatus Vahl from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family. For the possible medicinal usage of reetha, 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.

Reetha [ريٹھا] in the Urdu language is the name of a plant identified with Sapindus trifoliatus from the Sapindaceae (Soapberry) family having the following synonyms: Sapindus laurifolius.

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

1) Reetha in India is the name of a plant defined with Sapindus emarginatus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sapindus emarginatus Hort. Alger. (among others).

2) Reetha is also identified with Sapindus laurifolius It has the synonym Sapindus laurifolius Balb. ex DC..

3) Reetha is also identified with Sapindus saponaria It has the synonym Cupania saponarioides Sw. (etc.).

4) Reetha is also identified with Sapindus trifoliatus It has the synonym Sapindus emarginatus Hort. Alger. (etc.).

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

· Bulletin de la Société Imperiale des Naturalistes de Moscou (1863)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1824)
· Investigatio et Studium Naturae (1992)
· Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica (1997)
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. (1956)
· Flora Brasiliensis (1900)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Reetha, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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