Chawa-tong: 1 definition
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Chawa-tong 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) Chawa-tong in India is the name of a plant defined with Chrozophora oblongifolia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Croton oblongifolius Delile (among others).
2) Chawa-tong is also identified with Croton laevigatus It has the synonym Oxydectes oblongifolia Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (2003)
· Linnaea (1865)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Fl. Thailand (2005)
· Flora Indica; or, descriptions of Indian Plants (1832)
· Description de l’Égypte, … Histoire Naturelle (1812)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chawa-tong, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Tong.
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