Kamsuwa: 1 definition
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Kamsuwa 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) Kamsuwa in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum pedicellatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eriochaeta densiflora Fig. & De Not. (among others).
2) Kamsuwa is also identified with Pennisetum polystachion It has the synonym Cenchrus retusus Sw. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Verhandlungen des Botanischen Vereins für die Provinz Brandenburg und die angrenzenden Länder (1890)
· Bulletin de la Société d’Histoire Naturelle d’Autun (1895)
· Actes de la Société d’Histoire Naturelle de Paris (1792)
· Synopseos Plantarum (1805)
· Mantissa (1824)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Horti Regii Berolinensis Altera
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