Mfuta: 1 definition
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Mfuta 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) Mfuta in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Sesamum indicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Capraria integerrima Miq. (among others).
2) Mfuta in Tanzania is also identified with Sesamum calycinum It has the synonym Sesamum angustifolium Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora of West Pakistan (1973)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2004)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2002)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1985)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1996)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mfuta, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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: Mfuta mwitu, Mfutaluma, Mfutambula.
Full-text: Mfuta mwitu.
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