Oua oua: 1 definition
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Oua oua 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)Oua oua in Ghana is the name of a plant defined with Ricinodendron heudelotii in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Barrettia umbrosa Sim (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora (1864)
· Adansonia (1860)
· Forest Flora and Forest Resources of Portuguese East Africa (1909)
· Species Plantarum
· Das Pflanzenreich Euph. (1911)
· Annales de l’Institut BotanicoGéologique Colonial de Marseille (1898)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Oua oua, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, 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.
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The Origin of Language < [April – June, July – September 1978]