Cuntai, Cuṇṭai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Cuntai 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) Cuntai in India is the name of a plant defined with Solanum torvum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Solanum mayanum Lundell (among others).
2) Cuntai is also identified with Vitex negundo It has the synonym Agnus-castus negundo (L.) Carrière (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Misc. Austriac. (1781)
· FBI (1885)
· Linnaea (1830)
· Willdenowia (1991)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Cuntai, for example chemical composition, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Cuntai varral, Cuntaikkayan, Cuntaikkirai.
Ends with: Anaiccuntai, Kayccuntai, Malaiccuntai, Muccuntai, Mucuntai, Nancuntai, Nattuccuntai, Peyccuntai.
Full-text: Cuntai varral, Cuntaikkayan, Peyccuntai, Cuntaikkirai, Anaiccuntai, Malaiccuntai.
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