Muugu: 1 definition
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Muugu 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)Muugu in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Stephania abyssinica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clypea abyssinica Quart.-Dill. & A. Rich..
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Repertorium Botanices Systematicae. (1842)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1840)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Muugu, for example chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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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