Simaywa: 1 definition
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Simaywa 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)Simaywa in Kenya is the name of a plant defined with Hoslundia opposita in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Clerodendrum micranthum Gilli (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Oware (1806)
· Ewé: The Use of Plants in Yoruba Society. (1995)
· Opera Botanica (1993)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1848)
· Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Ist. Bologna (1858)
· Flora of Tropical Africa (1900)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Simaywa, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, 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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