Umbombe: 1 definition
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Umbombe 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) Umbombe in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Ficus natalensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Umbombe is also identified with Ficus thonningii It has the synonym Urostigma schimperi Miq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine (2004)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica et Geobotanica (1993)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Umbombe, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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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