Ahlou: 1 definition
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Ahlou 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) Ahlou in Benin is the name of a plant defined with Ficus exasperata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ficus asperrima Roxb. (among others).
2) Ahlou is also identified with Ficus sycomorus It has the synonym Ficus chanas Forssk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flore de Madagascar et des Comores (1952)
· Forest Flora and Forest Resources of Portuguese East Africa (1909)
· Archives de Botanique, Bulletin Mensuel (1928)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008)
· Enumeratio Plantarum (1805)
· Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
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