Thapsi: 1 definition
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Thapsi 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) Thapsi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ficus microcarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Urostigma amblyphyllum Miquel (among others).
2) Thapsi is also identified with Ficus retusa It has the synonym Ficus nitida Thunb. (etc.).
3) Thapsi is also identified with Holoptelea integrifolia It has the synonym Ulmus integrifolia Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Annales Museum Botanicum Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Int. Arch. Allergy Immunol. (2005)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1977)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1848)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
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