Huya-huya: 1 definition
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Huya-huya 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) Huya-huya in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa balansae in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa unijuga Duchass. & Walp. (among others).
2) Huya-huya is also identified with Mimosa pudica It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. unijuga (Duchass. & Walp.) Griseb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1989)
· Archivos do Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro (1965)
· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen (1857)
· Mémoires de la Société de Physique et d’Histoire Naturelle de Genève (1883)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Huya-huya, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, 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.
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Partial matches: Huya.
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