Uhia nkum: 1 definition
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Uhia nkum 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)Uhia nkum in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Bixa orellana in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bixa tinctaria Salisb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Methods and Findings in Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology (2008)
· Hortus Maurit. (1837)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1961)
· Publications of the Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical series (1941)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1804)
· Tropical and Geographical Medicine (1991)
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Partial matches: Uhia.
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