Umsinsi: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Umsinsi in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Erythrina caffra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chirocalyx pubescens Walp. (among others).
2) Umsinsi is also identified with Erythrina fusca It has the synonym Duchassaingia ovalifolia Walp. (etc.).
3) Umsinsi is also identified with Erythrina lysistemon It has the synonym Erythrina caffra sensu Harvey, sensu E.G. Baker, sensu Burtt Davy, sensu Miller (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Asiat. Soc. (Straits) (1911)
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Phytochemistry (2002)
· Brittonia (1939)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
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