Egbu: 1 definition
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Egbu 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) Egbu in Congo is the name of a plant defined with Croton sylvaticus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Oxydectes oxypetala (Müll.Arg.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Egbu in Nigeria is also identified with Alstonia boonei It has the synonym Alstonia congensis var. glabrata Hutch. & Dalziel (etc.).
3) Egbu is also identified with Alstonia congensis It has the synonym Echites scholaris L. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Taxon (1979)
· South African Journal of Botany (2002)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1811)
· African Journal of Biotechnology (2868)
· Phytotherapy Research (2000)
· International Journal of Dermatology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Egbu, for example diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, 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.
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Starts with: Egbu-ora.
Full-text: Egbu-ora.
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