Mahogany: 1 definition
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Mahogany 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) Mahogany in English is the name of a plant defined with Aucoumea klaineana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Mahogany is also identified with Khaya nyasica.
3) Mahogany is also identified with Melia azedarach It has the synonym Azedaraca amena Raf. (etc.).
4) Mahogany is also identified with Swietenia mahagoni It has the synonym Cedrus mahogani (L.) P. Miller (etc.).
5) Mahogany in Liberia is also identified with Sacoglottis gabonensis It has the synonym Aubrya occidentalis Chev., nom. nud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· AAU Reports (1990)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
· Systema Naturae (1759)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum, quas in insulis Caribaeis (1760)
· Fl. Bras. (Martius) (1840)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mahogany, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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: Mahogany bean, Mahogany bean tree, Mahogany birch, Mahogany nut, Mahogany tree.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Mahogany; (plurals include: Mahoganies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Formulation and anti-acne activity of Swietenia mahogany gel. < [2023: Volume 12, August issue 13]
Antidiabetic effects of Swietenia mahagoni seed extracts in diabetic mice. < [2017: Volume 6, February issue 2]
Antifungal effects of mahogany seed extracts on pawpaw rot. < [2018: Volume 7, July special issue 14]
STUDIES ON SOME PHARMACOGNOSTIC PROFILES OF SWIETENIA MACROPHYLLA. King < [Volume 24 (issue 2), Oct-Dec 2004]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
Comparative evaluation of lohabhasma preparation through two different methods < [2018, Issue II, february,]
Archives of Social Sciences of Religions
From Rural Populism to Practical Christianity: Modernizing Adventism < [Volume 60-1 (1985)]