Kawung: 1 definition
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Kawung 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)Kawung in Indonesia is the name of a plant defined with Arenga pinnata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Saguerus pinnatus Wurmb (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1987)
· Mémoires de la Société Linnéenne de Paris (1824)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Allg. Naturgesch. (1841)
· Diss. de Sagu (1757)
· Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, Publie par la Société Philomatique de Paris (1800)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kawung, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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Search found 1 books and stories containing Kawung; (plurals include: Kawungs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 10 - Dewi Sri: Indonesia < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]