Cirukala, Ciṟukaḷā: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Cirukala 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) Cirukala in India is the name of a plant defined with Carissa carandas in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminonerium salicinum (Lam.) Kuntze (among others).
2) Cirukala is also identified with Carissa spinarum It has the synonym Chapelieria madagascariensis A. Rich. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Cell and Chromosome Research (1986)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2003)
· Symbolae Botanicae (1790)
· Journal of Natural Products
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1984)
· Beskrivelse af Guineeiske planter (1827)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cirukala, for example health benefits, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconCiṟukaḷā (சிறுகளா) [ciṟu-kaḷā] noun < idem. +. A low-spreading spiny evergreen shrub, Carissa spinarum; களாவகை. ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [kalavagai. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
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: Cirukalai, Cirukalan, Cirukalarva, Cirukalaver.
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