Buski: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Buski in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Combretum glutinosum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Combretum glutinosum Perr. (among others).
2) Buski in Senegal is also identified with Combretum nigricans It has the synonym Combretum elliotii Engl. & Diels (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines (2006)
· Monographien afrikanischer Pflanzen-Familien und -Gattungen Combret. (1899)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1833)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Economic Botany (2001)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Buski, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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