Zhi ma: 1 definition
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Zhi ma 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)Zhi ma in China is the name of a plant defined with Sesamum indicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Capraria integerrima Miq. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Reipublicae Popularis Sinicae (1990)
· Taxon (1989)
· Acta Agriculturae Universitatis Pekinensis (1988)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Linnaea (1849)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1994)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Zhi ma, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Zhi ma cai.
Ends with: Ai shan zhi ma, Duan bing ye zhi ma, Hei zhi ma, Shan zhi ma.
Full-text: Hei zhi ma, Shan zhi ma, Ai shan zhi ma, Duan bing ye zhi ma, Zhi ma cai.
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