Catalam, Caṭalam, Caṭālam, Cataḷam, Cātalam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Catalam 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)Catalam in India is the name of a plant defined with Calotropis gigantea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Madorius giganteus Kuntze (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
· Science and Culture (1980)
· Nepal Med. Coll. J. (2006)
· Contraception. (2007)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Catalam, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Canacatalam, Cuka-vacatalam, Iracatalam, Pancatalam.
Full-text: Canacatalam.
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