Quina-quina: 1 definition
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Quina-quina 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) Quina-quina in Bolivia is the name of a plant defined with Cinchona calisaya in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Quinquina ledgeriana (Howard) Kuntze (among others).
2) Quina-quina is also identified with Cinchona officinalis It has the synonym Quinquina carabayensis (Wedd.) Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Papel Periodico de Santa Fe (1793)
· Proc. Internat. Hortic. Exhib. Bot. Congr. London (1859)
· Bull. de Pharm. (1810)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Skrifter af NaturhistorieSelskabet (1790)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
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Partial matches: Quina.
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