Tejpat: 2 definitions

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Tejpat 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

Tejpat [ꯇꯦꯖꯄꯥꯠ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Cinnamomum tamala (Buch.-Ham.) T.Nees & Eberm. from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Cinnamomum tejpata, Laurus tamala. For the possible medicinal usage of tejpat, 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.

Tejpat [তেজপাত] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.

Tejpat [তেজপাত] in the Assamese language, ibid. previous identification.

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

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

2) Tejpat is also identified with Cinnamomum tamala It has the synonym Cinnamomum tamala T. Nees & Eberm. (etc.).

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

· FBI (1886)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Numer. List (2583)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Botanica expeditior (1760)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)

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