Muiratinga: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Muiratinga in Brazil is the name of a plant defined with Maquira calophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Perebea calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) Benth. ex Pittier (among others).
2) Muiratinga is also identified with Maquira coriacea It has the synonym Pseudolmedia obliqua (Huber) Ducke, nom. illeg., non Pseudolmedia obliqua (H. Karst.) Renner (etc.).
3) Muiratinga is also identified with Maquira sclerophylla It has the synonym Perebea xinguana Standl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Flora (1824)
· Acta Botanica Neerlandica (1969)
· Mémoires du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1821)
· Adansonia (1875)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Muiratinga, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Muiratinga da varzea, Muiratinga-da-terra-firme, Muiratinga-folha-lisa.
Full-text: Muiratinga da varzea, Muiratinga-folha-lisa, Muiratinga-da-terra-firme.
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