Niu jiao gua: 1 definition
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Niu jiao gua 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)Niu jiao gua in China is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Streptocaulon cochinchinense (Lour.) G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Natural Products
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Nepal Med. Coll. J. (2006)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Phytotherapy Research (2005)
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Ends with: Bai hua niu jiao gua.
Full-text: Bai hua niu jiao gua.
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