Osilalei: 1 definition
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Osilalei 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) Osilalei in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Commiphora schimperi in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym see F.N. Hepper and Fiona Neate, Plant Collectors in West Africa. 72. Utrecht 1971 (among others).
2) Osilalei in Tanzania is also identified with Commiphora africana It has the synonym Balsamea pilosa Engl. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1987)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1883)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles (Paris) (1824)
· Botanische Zeitung. Berlin (1862)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Fitoterapia (2008)
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