Muchenya: 1 definition

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Muchenya 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) Muchenya in Southern Africa is the name of a plant defined with Trichilia emetica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Elcaja roka Forssk. (among others).

2) Muchenya in Zimbabwe is also identified with Zanha golungensis It has the synonym Balsamea fraxinoides Hiern (etc.).

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

· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Sitzungsberichte der Mathematisch-Physikalischen Classe (Klasse) der K. B. Akademie der Wissenschaften zu München (1878)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· The Civil and Natural History of Jamaica in Three Parts (1756)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Muchenya, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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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