Alattakam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Alattakam 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Alattakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Gossypium arboreum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gossypium arboreum Vell. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Florae Fluminensis Icones (1831)
· Acta Genetica Sinica (1985)
· Flora of Jamaica containing descriptions of the flowering plants known from the island (1926)
· Acta Botanica Sinica (1985)
· Acta Agric. Univ. Zhejiang. (1997)
· China Cottons (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alattakam, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, 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.
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