Mpingi: 1 definition
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Mpingi 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) Mpingi in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Ximenia americana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pimecaria odorata Raf. (among others).
2) Mpingi in Tanzania is also identified with Ximenia caffra.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Enumeratio Systematica Plantarum (1760)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1985)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mpingi, for example extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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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Starts with: Mpingipingi.
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