Shega: 1 definition

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Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Shega in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Pennisetum glaucum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Holcus spicatus L. (among others).

2) Shega in Peru is also identified with Oenocarpus bataua It has the synonym Jessenia oligocarpa Griseb. & H. Wendl. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Flora of Suriname (1965)
· Flora Indica … nec non Prodromus Florae Capensis (1768)
· Naturaliste Canad. (1984)
· Botanica Acta (1997)
· Rapid Biological Inventories (2000)
· Die Pflanzenwelt Ost-Afrikas (1895)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Shega, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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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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