Cikappu: 1 definition
Introduction:
Cikappu 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) Cikappu in India is the name of a plant defined with Hymenodictyon orixense in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Exostema philippicum Schult. (among others).
2) Cikappu is also identified with Psidium guajava It has the synonym Syzygium ellipticum K. Schum. & Lauterb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanische Jahrbücher für Systematik, Pflanzenge schichte und Pflanzengeographie (1894)
· Herb. Amboin. (Linn.) (1754)
· Flórulas de las Zonas de Vida del Ecuador (1985)
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1893)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cikappu, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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: Cikappu cantanam, Cikappu mantarai, Cikappuccantanam, Cikappueliccevikkirai, Cikappukkoyya, Cikappumatalai, Cikappunerincil, Cikappuparancolai, Cikappuppuliyampirantai, Cikapputtanakku, Cikapputtottakkirai.
Full-text: Cikappu mantarai, Cikappu cantanam.
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