Tung kuei: 1 definition
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Tung kuei 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)Tung kuei in China is the name of a plant defined with Hibiscus mutabilis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gossypium barbadense L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Brittonia (1968)
· Catalogus Plantarum in Horto Botanico Bogoriensi Cultarum Alter (1844)
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie, denn der Klasse der Monadelphien. (1787)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Tung kuei, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, 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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