Lairakai: 1 definition
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Lairakai 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) Lairakai in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Syzygium cordatum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Eugenia cordata (Hochst.) Laws. (among others).
2) Lairakai is also identified with Syzygium guineense It has the synonym Calyptranthes guineensis Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Trees of Nigeria. (1989)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· Journal of Ethno pharmacology (2002)
· Flora (1844)
· Journal of Ethno pharmacology (1985)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Lairakai, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, side effects, have a look at these references.
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