Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mamira in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Actaea spicata var. acuminata (Wall. ex Royle) H.Hara from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family having the following synonyms: Actaea acuminata. For the possible medicinal usage of mamira, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Mamira [मामिरे] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Parnassia nubicola subsp. occidentalis Schönbeck-Temesy from the Celastraceae (Spike-thorn) family.

Mamira [ममिरा] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Thalictrum foliolosum DC. from the Ranunculaceae (Buttercup) family.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Mamira in India is the name of a plant defined with Actaea spicata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Actaea spicata var. nigra L. (among others).

2) Mamira is also identified with Coptis teeta It has the synonym Coptis teetoides C.Y. Cheng.

3) Mamira is also identified with Thalictrum alpinum It has the synonym Thalictrum alpinum var. hebetum B. Boivin (etc.).

4) Mamira is also identified with Thalictrum foliolosum It has the synonym Thalictrum foliolosum Hook.f. & Thomson (etc.).

5) Mamira is also identified with Thalictrum reniforme It has the synonym Thalictrum neurocarpum Royle (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Leaflets of Botanical Observation and Criticism (1910)
· Trans. Med. Phys. Soc. Calcutta (1836)
· Anales del Jardín Botánico de Madrid (1987)
· Bull. Soc. Roy. Bot. Belgique (1885)
· Linnaea (1838)
· Regni Vegetabilis Systema Naturale (1817)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mamira, for example chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

context information

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.

Languages of India and abroad

Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Mamirā (ममिरा):—n. Bot. meadow rue;

context information

Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

See also (Relevant definitions)

Starts with: Mamira asli, Mamiraa, Mamirah, Mamiram, Mamiran, Mamiran chini, Mamiran-i-chini.

Ends with: Chota mamira.

Full-text: Chota mamira, Mamira asli.

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Search found 1 books and stories containing Mamira, Mamirā; (plurals include: Mamiras, Mamirās). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)

5. Thalictrum foliolosum, D.C. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]

8. Coptis teeta, Wall. < [Ranunculaceae (buttercup family)]

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