Benehounga: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Benehounga in Benin is the name of a plant defined with Acanthospermum hispidum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Acanthospermum hispidum A. Chev., not DC. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Exploration Botanique de l’Afrique Occidentale Française (1920)
· Flora of the Venezuelan Guayana (1997)
· Identificación de Especies Vegetales en Chuquisaca (2000)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
· Antiviral Res. (1997)
· Feddes Repertorium (1990)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Benehounga, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, have a look at these references.
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