Torog-torog: 1 definition
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Torog-torog 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) Torog-torog in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Mimosa balansae in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa balansae var. rojasiana Hassl. (among others).
2) Torog-torog is also identified with Mimosa pudica It has the synonym Mimosa pudica var. unijuga (Duchass. & Walp.) Griseb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Current Science (1983)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Abhandlungen der Königlichen Gesellschaft der Wissenschaften zu Göttingen (1857)
· Bulletin de l’Herbier Boissier (1904)
· Species Plantarum.
· Annals of the Missouri Botanical Garden (1989)
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