Toro: 1 definition

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Toro 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.

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

1) Toro in Ivory Coast is the name of a plant defined with Ficus vallis-choudae in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Toro in Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso is also identified with Ficus sur It has the synonym Sycomorus capensis (Thunb.) Miq. (etc.).

3) Toro in Kenya is also identified with Nymphaea nouchali It has the synonym Castalia scutifolia Salisb. (etc.).

4) Toro in Mali is also identified with Securidaca longipedunculata It has the synonym Securidaca longepedunculata Fresen..

5) Toro in Tanzania is also identified with Nymphaea lotus It has the synonym Castalia mystica Salisb. (etc.).

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

· Phytologia (1984)
· Afr. J. Trad. CAM (2005) (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1999)
· Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. (1802)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1983)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Toro, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, extract dosage, 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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