Matungula: 1 definition
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Matungula 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)Matungula in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Aframomum angustifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Amomum erythrocarpum Ridl. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Das Pflanzenreich (1904)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1854)
· Voyage aux Indes Orientales (1782)
· Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Matungula, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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)
Ends with: Amatungula.
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