Mchunga: 1 definition
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Mchunga 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) Mchunga in Tanzania is the name of a plant defined with Lactuca inermis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pyrrhopappus humilis A. Rich. (among others).
2) Mchunga is also identified with Launaea cornuta It has the synonym Sonchus schweinfurthii Oliv. & Hiern (etc.).
3) Mchunga is also identified with Sonchus luxurians It has the synonym Sonchus bipontini fo. luxurians R.E. Fr. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France
· Mém. (1910)
· Tentamen Florae Abyssinicae (1848)
· Acta Horti Bergiani (1924)
· Plantae Bequaertianae (1932)
· Voyage au Yemen. (1887)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mchunga, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Mchungangombe.
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