Edo: 1 definition
Introduction:
Edo 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) Edo in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Terminalia superba in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Edo in Yoruba is also identified with Adenia cissampeloides It has the synonym Ophiocaulon reticulatum De Wild. & T. Durand (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Pharmazie (2006)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien Nachtr. (1897)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine. (2006)
· Niger Flora (1849)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Edo, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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)
Starts with: Edodo, Edoka, Edoma, Edome, Edot, Edou, Edoue, Edoum, Edoun-wolo, Edoundou, Edoup.
Ends with (+20): A-nekedo, Aghedo, Airokhedo, Ako-ledo, Akoledo, Aledo, Anghedo, Bachedo, Bhedo, Caruru azedo, Chedo, Dedo, Ebe-ighoedo, Ehin-edo, Epinedo, Galchedo, Gedo, Haledo, Jongali-memedo, Kaalo-haledo.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Edo; (plurals include: Edos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)
Rig Veda 1.165.12 < [Sukta 165]
Dhyana in the Buddhist Literature (by Truong Thi Thuy La)
3.1 (a): The History of Mahāyāna Buddhism < [Chapter 3 - The Dhyāna in Mahāyāna Literature]
Myths and Legends of Babylonia and Assyria (by Lewis Spence)