Alavan, Ālavaṇ, Alavaṉ, Alavāṉ, Aḷavaṉ, Aḷāvaṉ, Ālavaṉ: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Alavan 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsAlavan [अलवण] in the Sanskrit language is the name of a plant identified with Celastrus paniculatus Willd. from the Celastraceae (Spike-thorn) family having the following synonyms: Celastrus dependens. For the possible medicinal usage of alavan, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Alavan in India is the name of a plant defined with Lawsonia inermis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rotantha combretoides Bak. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Dermatology Online Journal (2003)
· Indian J. Pharmacol. (2009)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora of West Pakistan (1975)
· Journal d’Agriculture Traditionelle et de Botanique Appliquée (1983)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (Lamarck) (1792)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Alavan, for example chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusĀlavaṇ (ಆಲವಣ್):—[noun] the fruit of the banyan tree (Ficus bengalensis).
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Alavamga, Alavamtige, Alavana, Alavanaka, Alavanam, Alavanashin, Alavancimuli, Alavandapperumala, Alavanduti, Alavani, Alavanika, Alavanilam, Alavanku, Alavannaduti, Alavanta, Alavantana, Alavantar, Alavanu, Alavanya.
Ends with (+5): Alalavan, Ampalavan, Arainalavan, Ataiyalavan, Ayalavan, Balavan, Calavan, Cinkalavan, Cirrampalavan, Jalavan, Kalavan, Karikal-valavan, Khalavan, Madalavan, Mutalavan, Nalavan, Nampalavan, Nemivalavan, Palavan, Phalavan.
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