Kwai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kwai 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 DrugsKwai [क्वाँइ] in the Nepali language is the name of a plant identified with Solanum nigrum Solanum nigrum L. from the Solanaceae (Potato) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kwai, 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)Kwai in India is the name of a plant defined with Coccinia grandis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cephalandra indica (Wight & Arn.) Naudin, nom. illeg. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cytologia (1991)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1975)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
· Mantissa Plantarum (1767)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Numer. List (6700)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kwai, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Kwai-angma-tso, Kwailu.
Ends with: Chikwai, Echirikukwai, Jalang kwai, Ormanyinyikwai, Vianakwai.
Full-text: Jalang kwai, Kwai-angma-tso.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Kwai; (plurals include: Kwais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Buddhist records of the Western world (Xuanzang) (by Samuel Beal)
Chapter 2 - Country of Chen-chu (Ghazipur) < [Book VII - Five Countries]
Introduction (h): The Mission of Sung-Yun and Hwei-Sang (518 A.D.)
Chapter 1 - Country of Mo-kie-t’o (Magadha), part 1 < [Book VIII and IX]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 4 - Assam, Burma, Annam and Siam < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Birth, Age, Illness and Death (by Sujin Boriharnwanaket)