Mujwa: 1 definition
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Mujwa 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) Mujwa in Uganda is the name of a plant defined with Alstonia boonei in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Alstonia congensis var. glabrata Hutch. & Dalziel (among others).
2) Mujwa is also identified with Alstonia congensis It has the synonym Pala scholaris (L.) Roberty (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· African Journal of Biotechnology (2008)
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Planta Medica (2000)
· Phytochemistry
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