Mchingu: 1 definition
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Mchingu 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) Mchingu in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Albizia versicolor in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Feuilleea versicolor (Welw. ex Oliv.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Mchingu is also identified with Senna alata It has the synonym Herpetica rumphiana (DC.) J. Presl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
· Blumea (2006)
· South Afr. J. Epidemiol. Infect. (2008)
· Fitoterapia (2007)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1989)
· Observationum Botanicarum (1767)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mchingu, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, 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.
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