Ishangi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Ishangi 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)Ishangi in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Ricinodendron heudelotii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Barrettia umbrosa Sim (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Das Pflanzenreich Euph. (1911)
· Bulletin du Jardin Botanique de l’État (1961)
· Flora (1864)
· Adansonia (1860)
· Forest Flora and Forest Resources of Portuguese East Africa (1909)
· Annales de l’Institut BotanicoGéologique Colonial de Marseille (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ishangi, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, 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)
Ends with: Cishangishangi, Krishangi, Mushangishangi, Nishangi, Pishangi, Pishangita, Rishangi.
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