Rooiduiwel: 1 definition
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Rooiduiwel 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) Rooiduiwel in South Africa is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus spinosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Rooiduiwel in Southern Africa is also identified with Amaranthus thunbergii It has the synonym Amaranthus thunbergii sensu Suess. & Podl..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. (1937)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· CIS Chromosome Information Service (1976)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Rooiduiwel, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, have a look at these references.
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