Akombo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Akombo 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)Akombo in Cameroon is the name of a plant defined with Zanthoxylum gilletii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Fagara macrophylla (Oliv.) Engl. var. preussii Engl. ex De Wild. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The North American Sylva (1849)
· Taxon (1975)
· Experientia (1984)
· Journal of Essential Oil Research (1998)
· Études de systématique et de géographie botaniques sur la flore de Bas- et du MoyenCongo (1906)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1933)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Akombo, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, 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)
Ends with: Gbakombo, Ngakombo, Sakoakombo.
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