Ukuerai: 1 definition
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Ukuerai 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)Ukuerai in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Heliotropium curassavicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Heliotropium lehmannianum Bruns) (from Curaçao, off the Venezuelan coast (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fl. Trop. E. Afr., Borag. (1991)
· Flora Nicaragüense (1911)
· Willdenowia (1996)
· Pakistan Journal of Botany (1982)
· Journal of the Linnean Society, Botany (1884)
· Toxicants of Plant Origin.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ukuerai, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, have a look at these references.
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