Nigus: 1 definition
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Nigus 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) Nigus in Malaysia is the name of a plant defined with Eclipta alba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eupatoriophalacron album (L.) Hitchc. (among others).
2) Nigus is also identified with Eclipta prostrata It has the synonym Aspilia mossambicensis (Oliv.) Wild (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Nova Genera ac Species Plantarum (1845)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1992)
· Mant. Pl. Altera (1771)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1983)
· A Flora of North America (1842)
· Glimpses in Plant Research (1992)
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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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nigustha.
Ends with: Rumput nigus.
Full-text: Rumput nigus.
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