Mbula: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mbula 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) Mbula in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Croton megalocarpus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Croton eliottianus Pax and Engl. (among others).
2) Mbula in Tanzania is also identified with Parinari curatellifolia It has the synonym Petrocarya excelsa (Sabine) Steud., nom. illeg., non Petrocarya excelsa Jack (etc.).
3) Mbula is also identified with Parinari excelsa It has the synonym Ferolia curatellifolia (Planch. ex Benth.) Kuntze (etc.).
4) Mbula is also identified with Vitex doniana It has the synonym Vitex puberula Baker (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytotherapy Research (1999)
· Prodr. Fl. SW. Afr. (1968)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1871)
· International Journal of Pharmacognosy (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mbula, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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: Mbula-ndombe, Mbulagankuku.
Ends with (+22): Agratambula, Ambula, Bambula, Baydambula, Bhatajambula, Bhombula, Chambula, Dizembula, Hudambula, Imambula, Imbula, Impudambula, Jambula, Kadambadambula, Kairadambula, Kambula, Kappuradambula, Kayradambula, Khadiratambula, Kimbula.
Full-text: Mbula-ndombe, Hexalobus salicifolius.
Relevant text
No search results for Mbula; (plurals include: Mbulas) in any book or story.