Pocho: 1 definition
Introduction:
Pocho 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)Pocho in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Ficus thonningii 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 schimperi Miq. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Nigerian Journal of Natural Products and Medicine (2004)
· Annales Museum Botanicum Lugduno-Batavi (1867)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1825)
· Hooker’s Journal of Botany and Kew Garden Miscellany (1847)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Pocho, for example side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pochoasiri, Pochote, Pochotia, Pochotl, Pochotle.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Pocho; (plurals include: Pochos). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk Tales of Gujarat (and Jhaverchand Meghani) (by Vandana P. Soni)
Chapter 23 - Gor Gorani Ni Tikhal < [Part 3 - Kankavati]