Kako: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kako 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) Kako in Central African Republic is the name of a plant defined with Strychnos spinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Strychnos djalonis A. Chev., nom. nud. (among others).
2) Kako in Ghana is also identified with Lophira alata It has the synonym Lophira procera A. Chev. (etc.).
3) Kako in India is also identified with Dendrocalamus hamiltonii.
4) Kako in Nigeria is also identified with Pentaclethra macrophylla It has the synonym Harpalyce macrocarpa Britton & P. Wilson.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytotherapy Research (1999)
· Parasitology Research (2010)
· Journal of Botany, British and Foreign (1808)
· Memoirs of the Torrey Botanical Club (1920)
· Musée botanique de M. Benjamin Delessert. (1845)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kako, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, 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 (+41): Kako-bah, Kakoa, Kakocchvasa, Kakochika, Kakoci, Kakocika, Kakocin, Kakodara, Kakodarabharana, Kakodarashayi, Kakodomar, Kakodphalgu, Kakodumar, Kakodumbar, Kakodumbara, Kakodumbare, Kakodumbari, Kakodumbarika, Kakodumbarike, Kakodumur.
Ends with: Mekakokako, Mokakokako, Pahari-kako.
Full-text: Pahari-kako, Kako-bah.
Relevant text
Search found 1 books and stories containing Kako; (plurals include: Kakos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Yoga Vasistha [English], Volume 1-4 (by Vihari-Lala Mitra)
Chapter xxxvi < [Book III - Utpatti khanda (utpatti khanda)]