Tchouan: 1 definition
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Tchouan 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)Tchouan in Benin is the name of a plant defined with Eleusine indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Juncus loureiroanus Schult. & Schult.f. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ceylon J. Sci., Biol. Sci. (1959)
· The Queensland Flora (1898)
· Nuova Flora Analitica d’Italia (1923)
· Synopsis der mitteleuropäischen Flora (1899)
· Journal of Travel and Natural History (1868)
· Mexicanas Plantas (1886)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tchouan, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, 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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Full-text: Gandi, Nandivardhana.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Tchouan; (plurals include: Tchouans). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Appendix 1 - Pūrṇavardhana or Puṇḍravardhana (city and district of Bengal) < [Chapter V - Rājagṛha]
Appendix 3 - The journey of the Buddha to the north-west of India < [Chapter XV - The Arrival of the Bodhisattvas of the Ten Directions]
Story of the lazy bhikṣu admonished by a demon < [Chapter XXVI - Exertion]