Amanakku, Āmaṇakku: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Amanakku 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 DrugsAmanakku [ஆமணக்கு] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Ricinus communis L. from the Euphorbiaceae (castor) family. For the possible medicinal usage of amanakku, 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)Amanakku in India is the name of a plant defined with Ricinus communis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Croton spinosus L. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Davidsonia (1981)
· Kew Bulletin (1984)
· Species Plantarum
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
· Tropical Plant Science Research. New Delhi (1983)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Amanakku, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, 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: Amanakkumuttu, Amanakkuney.
Ends with (+6): Acuvamanakku, Cevvamanakku, Cimaiyamanakku, Cirramanakku, Civappamanakku, Curiya-kantaamanakku, Eliyamanakku, Kaattaamanakku, Kaittamanakku, Kallamanakku, Kaniyamanakku, Kantukaciyamanakku, Kariyamanakku, Katalamanakku, Kattamanakku, Malaiyamanakku, Maniyamanakku, Parangiyamanakku, Parankiyamanakku, Peramanakku.
Full-text (+27): Peramanakku, Uralamanakku, Cirramanakku, Civappamanakku, Parankiyamanakku, Amanakkumuttu, Kallamanakku, Amanakkuney, Puliyamanakku, Curiya-kantaamanakku, Ucakam, Katalamanakku, Malaiyamanakku, Amantam, Kariyamanakku, Urppulam, Cacampari, Culaiccatturu, Maniyamanakku, Eliyamanakku.
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