Cukkulam: 1 definition
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Cukkulam 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) Cukkulam 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 R. Br. (among others).
2) Cukkulam is also identified with Pergularia daemia It has the synonym Asclepias convolvulacea Willd. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Flora AegyptiacoArabica (1775)
· Flora Capensis (1908)
· Memoirs of the Wernerian Natural History Society (1810)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo)
· Flora Capensis (Harvey) (1908)
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