Oba-odan: 1 definition
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Oba-odan 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)Oba-odan in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Ficus lutea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Urostigma luteum (Vahl) Miq. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· La flore forestière de la Cote d’Ivoire (1936)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de Belgique (1913)
· Études de systématique et de géographie botaniques sur la flore de Bas- et du Moyen-Congo (1904)
· Bulletin of the Torrey Botanical Club (1921)
· London Journal of Botany (1847)
· Forest Flora and Forest Resources of Portuguese East Africa (1909)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Oba-odan, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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