Waawan ruwa: 1 definition
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Waawan ruwa 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)Waawan ruwa in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Andropogon gayanus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cymbachne guineensis (Schumach.) Roberty (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Biotropica (2005)
· Flora (1844)
· Kongel. Danske Vidensk. Selsk. Naturvidensk. Math. Afh. (1828)
· Révision des Graminées (1829)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Omnium Hucusque Cognitarum (1833)
· Bulletin de l’Institut Française d’Afrique Noire (1960)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Waawan ruwa, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.
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