Thumba, Thumbā: 2 definitions

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Thumba 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Thumba [തുമ്ബാ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Leucas lavandulifolia Sm. from the Lamiaceae (Mint) family having the following synonyms: Leucas linifolia, Leucas malabarica. For the possible medicinal usage of thumba, 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.

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

1) Thumba in India is the name of a plant defined with Leucas aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Phlomis pluckenetii Roth (among others).

2) Thumba is also identified with Leucas lavandulifolia It has the synonym Phlomis linifolia Roth (etc.).

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

· Hortus Kew., ed. 2 (1811)
· Novae Plantarum Species (1821)
· Taxon (1982)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Rev. Hortus Malab. (1839)
· Fl. Tamil Nadu, India (1987)

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