Chigongolo: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chigongolo in Malawi is the name of a plant defined with Acacia polyacantha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. subsp. suma (Roxb.) Roberty (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Rev. Samuel Johnson,
· Kew Bulletin (1956)
· Ifa Divination. Communication between Gods and Men in West Africa. (1969)
· Sources of Yoruba History. (1973)
· The History of the Yorubas. (1921)
· The Origin of the Yoruba. (1955)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chigongolo, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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.
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