Yaco: 1 definition
Introduction:
Yaco 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)Yaco in West Africa is the name of a plant defined with Hexalobus monopetalus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Uvaria huillensis Engl. & Diels (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Genera Plantarum (1789)
· Fl. W. Trop. Afr. (1927)
· Bulletin of Miscellaneous Information Kew (1927)
· Florae Senegambiae Tentamen (1831)
· Explor. Bot. Afrique Occ. Franc. (1920)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Yaco, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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: Yaco de granadillo, Yaco de venado, Yaco sisa, Yaco-huito, Yaco-muyo, Yacon, Yacon strawberry, Yacotai, Yacotarakaviyam, Yacovati.
Full-text: Yaco de granadillo, Yaco sisa, Yaco-huito, Yaco de venado, Yaco-muyo.
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Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 5.17.30 < [Chapter 17 - The Gopis Describe Their Remembrance of Sri Krsna]