Kua, Kūa: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kua 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)
: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKua in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Curcuma angustifolia Roxb. from the Zingiberaceae (Ginger) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kua, 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.

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 (+27): Kua jari, Kua lou, Kua mak ton sua, Kuababuri, Kuahaza, Kuahulu, Kuai-la, Kuak ku, Kuakasa, Kuakokuakohan, Kuaku, Kuakuakohan, Kualu, Kuam, Kuamau, Kuan bao yin di cui que hua, Kuan dong, Kuan guo suan pan zi, Kuan luan ye chang bing shan ma huang, Kuan si zhang ya cai.
Full-text (+11): Kathu-inshi-kua, Kua jari, Shu kua, Malan-kua, Tu kua, Mu kua, Fan kua, Fu-kua, Wang kua, Kua lou, Pai kua, Manja-kua, Tung kua, Wang kua tsao, Han kua, Kun lun kua, Hsi kua, K'u kua, Kayu be'kua, Koali kua hulu.
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Search found 16 books and stories containing Kua, Kūa; (plurals include: Kuas, Kūas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Identification of canda < [Volume 4 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1984]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 478 < [Volume 19 (1915)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 12 - Southern China < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Note on the Garuḍa bird < [Notes]
Part 1 - Betel-Chewing in India prior to a.d. 1800 < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Yemeni medicinal plants having anti-fungal activity < [2020: Volume 9, June issue 6]
Study drug kushmand from different ayurvedic and modern texts < [2017: Volume 6, March issue 3]
Role of basti chikitsa in benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph)-a case study < [2021: Volume 10, June issue 6]
Diaspora of Bhuta (Daiva) worshipping cult—India and Indonesia (by Shilpa V. Sonawane)
Part 1.3 - Indigenous Indonesia Hindu Notable Kingdom < [Chapter 4 - Inter-Disciplinary Analysis]
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Unusual plasma cell gingivitis from "Acacia" herbal toothpaste. < [Volume 17 (issue 4), Jul-Aug 2013]