Irere: 1 definition

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Irere 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) Irere in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Trichanthera gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ruellia gigantea Bonpl..

2) Irere is also identified with Trichilia emetica It has the synonym Elcaja roka Forssk. (etc.).

3) Irere is also identified with Trichilia prieuriana.

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1991)
· Flora Somala (1932)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1818)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Irere, for example side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, chemical composition, have a look at these references.

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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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