Arattai, Araṭṭai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Arattai 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)1) Arattai in India is the name of a plant defined with Alpinia chinensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Monocystis abnormis (Lindl.) Lindl. (among others).
2) Arattai is also identified with Alpinia galanga It has the synonym Languas pyramidata (Blume) Merr. (etc.).
3) Arattai is also identified with Cardiospermum halicacabum It has the synonym Cardiospermum corindum fo. molle Radlk. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1820)
· Parasitology Research (2005)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Species Plantarum (1762)
· Boletim da Sociedade Broteriana (1989)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Arattai, for example extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, health benefits, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconArattai (அரத்தை) noun cf. rāsnā.
1. Galangal, shrub, Alpinia; செடிவகை. அரத்தை முக்கடு [sedivagai. arathai mukkadu] (தைலவருக்கச்சுருக்கம் தைல. [thailavarukkachurukkam thaila.] 1).
2. Big galangal. See பேரரத்தை. [perarathai.] (L.)
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Araṭṭai (அரட்டை) noun < அலட்டு-. [alattu-.] Empty, purposeless talk; gossip; வீண்பேச்சு. [vinpechu.] Tinnevelly usage
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Arattai (அரத்தை) noun Balloon vine; முடக் கொற்றான். (பச்சிலைமூலிகை அகராதி) [mudag korran. (pachilaimuligai agarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Arattaiyati.
Ends with (+29): Carkkarainarattai, Carukkarainarattai, Catinarattai, Cemparattai, Ceppitapparattai, Ceripparattai, Cevvarattai, Charukkarainarattai, Chemparattai, Chittarattai, Cirrarattai, Cittarattai, Erarattai, Irattaivellaic cemparattai, Irparattai, Kaiccanarattai, Karattai, Kataranarattai, Katarparattai, Kattunarattai.
Full-text (+4): Arttuvam, Arattaiyati, Curatakku, Cikamatam, Cevvarattai, Atumam, Mutical, Iratanai, Anaivacampu, Perarattai, Talaiyarattai, Iracana, Tittikam, Tittiyam, Ashtamulam, Verkal, Nakuli, Uttamam, Tittiram, Irattinam.
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