Kamaamai: 1 definition
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Kamaamai 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) Kamaamai in Sierra Leone is the name of a plant defined with Ficus exasperata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus exasperata Hort. Kew. ex Miq. (among others).
2) Kamaamai is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Ficus exasperata Vahl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· London Journal of Botany (1848)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1886)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kamaamai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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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