Eyiyi: 1 definition
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Eyiyi 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) Eyiyi in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pterocarpus erinaceus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Lingoum erinaceum (Poir.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Eyiyi is also identified with Pterocarpus osun It has the synonym Pterocarpus zenkeri Harms.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytotherapy Research (2003)
· Journal of Zhejiang University
· East and Central African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2003)
· International Journal of Molecular Medicine and Advance Sciences (2007)
· African Natural Plant Products: New Discoveries and Challenges in Chemistry and Quality.
· Selectarum Stirpium Americanarum Historia (1763)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Eyiyi, for example health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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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