Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Mtunguru in East Africa is the name of a plant defined with Thilachium africanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Maerua angolensis DC. var. africana Kers (among others).

2) Mtunguru is also identified with Thilachium thomasii It has the synonym Thylachium thomasii Gilg.

3) Mtunguru in Eastern Africa is also identified with Maprounea africana.

4) Mtunguru in Tanzania is also identified with Aframomum albiflorum.

5) Mtunguru is also identified with Aframomum angustifolium It has the synonym Cardamomum melegueta Kuntze (etc.).

6) Mtunguru is also identified with Aframomum mala It has the synonym Amomum mala K. Schum..

7) Mtunguru is also identified with Ritchiea albersii It has the synonym Ritchiea pentaphylla auct. (etc.).

8) Mtunguru is also identified with Senna singueana It has the synonym Cassia abbreviata Oliv. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2000)
· Kew Bulletin (1988)
· Voyage aux Indes Orientales (1782)
· Kew Bulletin (1984)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mtunguru, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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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