Saligun: 1 definition
Introduction:
Saligun 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)Saligun in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Momordica charantia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Sicyos fauriei H. Lév. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Tribuna Farmacêutica. (1939)
· J. Agric. Sci. (Tokyo) (1962)
· Biodiversidad del estado de Tabasco (2005)
· Revista Brasileira de Genética (1986)
· Memorias de la Real Academia de Ciencias y Artes de Barcelona (1916)
· Species Plantarum
If you are looking for specific details regarding Saligun, for example side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Relevant text
No search results for Saligun; (plurals include: Saliguns) in any book or story.