Kuwa: 1 definition
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Kuwa 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) Kuwa in Japan is the name of a plant defined with Morus alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Morus alba var. stylosa Bureau (among others).
2) Kuwa in Zaire is also identified with Xylopia aethiopica It has the synonym Xylopicrum aethiopicum Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· J. Pl. Res. (1995)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2001)
· Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève (1832)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1915)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1991)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuwa, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kuwabhaturi, Kuwalot, Kuwar, Kuwar palla.
Ends with: Ankuwa, Dan-adukkuwa, Danbaakuwa, Kitakuwa, Kokuwa, Makuwa, Masakuwa, Mazakuwa, Mkuwa, Mukuwa, Nkuwa, Wekuwa, Yakuwa.
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