Cantirakam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cantirakam 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) Cantirakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Carthamus tinctorius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Cantirakam is also identified with Lepidium sativum It has the synonym Crucifera nasturtium E.H.L. Krause (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (1910)
· Acta Botanica Boreali-Occidentalia Sinica (1985)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Research Bulletin (1976)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1980)
· Deutschlands Flora, Abtheilung II, Cryptogamie (1902)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cantirakam, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCantirakam (சந்திரகம்) noun probably from cañcarīka. Beetle; வண்டு. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [vandu. (pingalagandu)]
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Cantirakam (சந்திரகம்) noun < candraka.
1. Eye-like spots in a peacock’s tail; மயிற்றோகைக் கண். (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி) [mayirrogaig kan. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]
2. Peacock's tail; மயிற் றோகை. (பிங்கலகண்டு) [mayir rogai. (pingalagandu)]
3. [Telugu: candrika, K. candrike.] Ola envelope of an ola letter in the form of a ring; ஓலையின் உறைச்சுருள். [olaiyin uraichurul.] (W.)
4. White pepper; வெள்ளை மிளகு. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [vellai milagu. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
5. Nail; நகம். (யாழ்ப்பாணத்து மானிப்பாயகராதி) [nagam. (yazhppanathu manippayagarathi)]
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: Cantirakampuyam.
Ends with: Arttacantirakam.
Full-text: Cantirikam.
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