Takkolam, Takkōlam: 2 definitions
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Takkolam means something in biology, Tamil. 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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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Takkolam in India is the name of a plant defined with Clerodendrum inerme in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Volkameria buxifolia Willd. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Systema Vegetabilium (1825)
· Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1862)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Gardens’ Bulletin. Singapore (1995)
· Cytologia (1983)
· Flore de la Nouvelle-Calédonie et Dépendances (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Takkolam, for example side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconTakkōlam (தக்கோலம்) noun cf. kakkāla. [K. takkōla.]
1. Cubeb. See வால்மிளகு. [valmilagu.]
2. Betel-leaf and areca-nut; தாம்பூலம். தக்கோலந் தின்று [thambulam. thakkolan thinru] (நாலடியார் [naladiyar], 43).
3. Ruddy black plum. See சிறுநாவல். [sirunaval.] (L.)
4. Jaman-plum. See நாவல். [naval.] (L.)
5. Long pepper; திப்பலி. [thippali.] (W.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Starts with: Takkolamu.
Ends with: Tapatakkolam.
Full-text: Pancavacam, Malai-patutiraviyam, Mayilepam, Mukavacam, Ainnilam, Korakam, Thakkolam, Irenukai, Omalikai.
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Early Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Panels of Miniature-Sculptures < [Chapter XIII - Prasada: Component Parts]
Aditya I < [Chapter XIV - Conclusion]
Temples in Gramam (36th year) < [Chapter X - Historical Survey]
Temples of Munnur (Historical Study) (by R. Muthuraman)
The Trader (or) Merchandile Community (vaniyars) < [Chapter 2]
Ammaiyappan Sri Pallavandon Rajanarayana Sambuvarayan < [Chapter 1]
Pallava period (Social and Cultural History) (by S. Krishnamurthy)
Depiction of Rings < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Udara-bandha < [Chapter 4 - Material Culture of the People]
Sources for Study < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 20 - Vijayagandagopala (A.D. 1250-1285) < [Chapter XII - The Pallavas]
Part 28 - Other Pallavas < [Chapter XII - The Pallavas]
Temples in and around Madurantakam (by B. Mekala)
Later Cholas (in Chengalpattu) < [Chapter 1 - Historical Backdrop]
Middle Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Melpadi < [Chapter II - Temples of Rajaraja I’s Time]
Introduction < [Chapter III - Rajendra I (a.d. 1012 to 1044)]
Temples in Kuvam < [Chapter IV - Temples of Rajendra I’s Time]
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