Sharifah: 1 definition
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Sharifah 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)Sharifah in India is the name of a plant defined with Annona squamosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Xylopia frutescens Sieb. ex Presl, nom. illeg. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. (2006)
· Systema Naturae
· Cytologia (1990)
· Monographie de la famille des Anonacées (1817)
· Ann. Nutr. Metab. (2005)
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Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
34. Anona squamosa, Linn. < [Annonaceae (custard apple family)]