Mdawi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mdawi 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) Mdawi in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Cordia monoica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gerascanthus obovatus (Balf.f.) Borhidi (among others).
2) Mdawi is also identified with Cordia sinensis It has the synonym Gerascanthus sinensis (Lam.) Borhidi (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Maurit. (1837)
· Acta Bot. Hung. (1988)
· Proc. Roy. Soc. Edinb. (1884)
· Tableau Encyclopédique et Méthodique … Botanique (1792)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information, Royal Gardens, Kew
· Prodr. (DC.) (1845)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mdawi, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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: Mdawi-sogwe.
Ends with: Kangdamdawi, Kham-damdawi, Khamdamdawi, Khawsik-damdawi, Khawsikdamdawi, Pan-damdawi, Pandamdawi, Pemhlekdamdawi, Ranlung-damdawi, Rulchuk domdawi, Rulchukdamdawi, Vungdamdawi.
Full-text: Mdawi-sogwe.
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