Kok may: 1 definition
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Kok may 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) Kok may in Laos is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Madorius giganteus (L.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Kok may is also identified with Calotropis procera It has the synonym Asclepias gigantea Jacq., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Science and Culture (1980)
· Hortus Kewensis (1811)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)
· Les Figures des Plantes et Animaux d'Usage en Medecine (1764)
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzengeschichte und Pflanzengeographie (1903)
· Transfusion (1993)
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