Bongu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Bongu 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)
1) Bongu in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Ficus ovata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Urostigma ovatum (Vahl) Miq. (among others).
2) Bongu is also identified with Ficus sur It has the synonym Sycomorus thonningiana Miq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Fitoterapia (1999)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1984)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1805)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Bongu, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bongu-veduru, Bonguti.
Full-text: Bongu-veduru, Ren ren ben ju, Ben ju, Fan yu.
Relevant text
Search found 4 books and stories containing Bongu; (plurals include: Bongus). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Study of Phyllanthus fraternus: pharmacognostic, phytochemical, pharmacological. < [2021: Volume 10, October issue 12]
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (MDPI)
Ageing and Loneliness in Times of Pandemic: A Scoping Review < [Volume 20, Issue 7 (2023)]
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Taking Charge < [Volume 20, Issue 6 (2023)]
MEDICINAL PLANT WEALTH OF ANDHRA PRADESH – Part II < [Volume 7 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1987]
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University Student Mental Well-Being during COVID-19 Outbreak < [Volume 12, Issue 17 (2020)]
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