Kwa: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kwa 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKwa [ꯀ꯭ꯋꯥ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Piper betle L. from the Piperaceae (Pepper) family having the following synonyms: Piper chawya, Piper malamiris, Piper densum. For the possible medicinal usage of kwa, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Kwa in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos elaeocarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Kwa in Central Africa is also identified with Xylopia aethiopica It has the synonym Xylopicrum aethiopicum Kuntze (etc.).
3) Kwa in India is also identified with Areca catechu It has the synonym Areca faufel Gaertn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2011)
· Pl. Bequaert. (1922)
· African Journal of Biotechnology (2008)
· Monographie de la famille des Anonacées (1817)
· Historia Fisica Politica y Natural de la Isla de Cuba, Botanica (1845)
· Hist. Nat. Palm. (1836)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kwa, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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 (+62): Kannon, Kwa fufya, Kwa qaba cycad, Kwaa, Kwaai, Kwaao khruea, Kwabako, Kwabedwaa, Kwabohori, Kwadaggaya, Kwadwo amanin, Kwadwuma, Kwaensa, Kwagoue, Kwai, Kwai-angma-tso, Kwailu, Kwak-sa-ke, Kwake, Kwakenge.
Ends with (+53): Ankwakwa, Anyamiriakwa, Bekwa, Butikwa, Dukwa, Dull-leaved mukwakwa, Khokwa, Kikwakwa, Kipiriokwa, Kokwa, Kukwa, Kumbukwa, Kwakwa, Lekwa, Leqokwa, Lookwa, Makwa, Malikwa, Masakwa, Matapikwa.
Full-text: Mushakata kwa pasi, Za kwa, Zit-kwa, Mujakata kwa pasi, Muhacha kwa pasi, Kwa qaba cycad, Kwa fufya.
Relevant text
Search found 7 books and stories containing Kwa; (plurals include: Kwas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Blue Annals (deb-ther sngon-po) (by George N. Roerich)
Chapter 1 - Chronology of the later spread of the teaching < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Chapter 4 - The founding of temples by Lume and his disciples < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Chapter 5 - Keepers of Vinaya < [Book 2 - Later spread of the Doctrine]
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Introduction (d): Hiuen Tsiang or Xuanzang (A.D. 629)
Introduction < [Book I - Thirty-Four Countries]
Complete works of Swami Abhedananda (by Swami Prajnanananda)
Chapter 8 - Buddhism in China, Japan and Korea < [Discourse 7 - Thoughts on Sankhya Buddhism and Vedanta]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
On Ancient Greek and Ancient Indian Drama < [January – March, 1990]
James Ngugi < [April – June, 1986]
Buddhism and Immortality (by William Sturgis Bigelow)