Korokoro: 1 definition
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Korokoro in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Pericopsis laxiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pericopsis laxiflora (Benth. ex Baker) Meeuwen (among others).
2) Korokoro in Papua New Guinea is also identified with Ipomoea congesta It has the synonym Convolvulus acuminatus Vahl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1811)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Cytologia (1979)
· Lilloa (1959)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1906)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Korokoro, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Korokorosan.
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