Collakam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Collakam means something in biology. 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) Collakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Daemia extensa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Doemia extensa (Jacquin) R. Br. (among others).
2) Collakam is also identified with Pergularia daemia It has the synonym Asclepias muricata Schumach. & Thonn. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Systema Vegetabilium (1820)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society (1933)
· Resultati Scientifici della Missione Stefanini-Paoli nella Somalia Italiana (1916)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Collakam, for example pregnancy safety, extract dosage, chemical composition, diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, 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)
Relevant text
No search results for Collakam; (plurals include: Collakams) in any book or story.