Mgugunu: 1 definition
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Mgugunu 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) Mgugunu in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Ziziphus abyssinica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mgugunu is also identified with Ziziphus mauritiana It has the synonym Paliurus mairei H. Lév. (etc.).
3) Mgugunu is also identified with Ziziphus mucronata.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1909)
· Cent. Afr. J. Med. (1991)
· Notes from the Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh (1967)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8 (1768)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1789)
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