Mgowe: 1 definition
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Mgowe 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)Mgowe in Malawi is the name of a plant defined with Acacia polyacantha in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia catechu (L.f.) Willd. subsp. suma (Roxb.) Roberty (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ifa Divination. Communication between Gods and Men in West Africa. (1969)
· Rev. Samuel Johnson,
· The Origin of the Yoruba. (1955)
· Kew Bulletin (1956)
· The History of the Yorubas. (1921)
· Sources of Yoruba History. (1973)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mgowe, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Mgoweko.
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