Cilapeci, Cilāpēci: 3 definitions

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Cilapeci 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)

Cilapeci [சிலாபேசி] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Indigofera linnaei Ali from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Indigofera enneaphylla, Hedysarum prostratum. For the possible medicinal usage of cilapeci, 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Cilapeci in India is the name of a plant defined with Indigofera linnaei in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hedysarum prostratum L. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Flora Indica (1768)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Species Plantarum.
· Schrift. Ges. Bef. Gesammt. Naturw. Marb. (1831)
· Bibliotheca Botanica (1926)
· Enumeratio Plantarum Africae Australis Extratropicae (1836)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Cilapeci, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, health benefits, have a look at these references.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)
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Languages of India and abroad

Tamil dictionary

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Cilāpēci (சிலாபேசி) noun perhaps from śilā-bhēdin. Red cow-thorn, Indigofera enneaphylla; சிவப்பு நெருஞ்சி. [sivappu nerunchi.] (M. M.)

Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil Lexicon
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