Katimbai: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Katimbai in India is the name of a plant defined with Atalantia monophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Turraea spinosa Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Civil and Natural History of Jamaica in Three Parts (1756)
· Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. (2004)
· American Journal of Botany (2000)
· Acta Botanica Indica (1990)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1984)
· Nova Acta Phys.-Med. Acad. Caes. Leop.-Carol. Nat. Cur. (1836)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Katimbai, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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