Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Thing-uk in the Mizo language is the name of a plant identified with Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.)Taub. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Mimosa xylocarpa, Xylia dolabriformis. For the possible medicinal usage of thing-uk, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Thing-uk in India is the name of a plant defined with Xylia xylocarpa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acacia xylocarpa Benth., nom. illeg. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Ethnobotany. The Renaissance of Traditional Herbal Medicine. (1996)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Taxon (1985)
· Burmah (1882)
· London Journal of Botany (1842)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Thing-uk, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.

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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.

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Partial matches: Thing, Uk.

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