Emboga: 1 definition
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Emboga 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) Emboga in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Amaranthus angustifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Galliaria graecizans (L.) Nieuwl. (among others).
2) Emboga in Kenya is also identified with Amaranthus blitum It has the synonym Euxolus ascendens (Loisel. (etc.).
3) Emboga is also identified with Amaranthus dubius It has the synonym Amaranthus dubius E.H.L. Krause (etc.).
4) Emboga is also identified with Amaranthus hybridus It has the synonym Galliaria hybrida (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
5) Emboga is also identified with Amaranthus spinosus It has the synonym Galliaria spinosa (L.) Nieuwl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1983)
· Descripción de las Plantas (1802)
· Cytologia (1982)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Grassland of China (1987)
· J. Med. Food. (2005)
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