Sio: 1 definition
Introduction:
Sio 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) Sio in Burkina Faso is the name of a plant defined with Isoberlinia doka in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Berlinia grandiflora (Vahl) Hutch. & Dalziel (among others).
2) Sio in Philippines is also identified with Ficus septica It has the synonym Ficus leucantatoma Poiret (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1866)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1811)
· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1911)
· Ethnology (1970)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Sio, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, 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: Sioa, Sioloran, Siomalate, Siopiando, Siora, Siou.
Ends with: Jawasio, Kalo sarasio, Kankansio, Kipkesio, Moto sarsio, Palo de anastasio, Sarasio.
Relevant text
Search found 3 books and stories containing Sio; (plurals include: Sios). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Maha Prajnaparamita Sastra (by Gelongma Karma Migme Chödrön)
Part 4 - Story of the complete gift of the painter Karṇa < [Chapter XIX - The Characteristics of Generosity]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 1.4 - Sacred Prostitution < [Appendices]