Gulvel: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Gulvel 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Gulvel [गुळवेल] in the Konkani language is the name of a plant identified with Tinospora cordifolia from the Menispermaceae (Moonseed) family. For the possible medicinal usage of gulvel, 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.

Gulvel [गुळवेल] in the Marathi language, ibid. previous identification.

Gulvel in the Marathi language is the name of a plant identified with Tinospora sinensis from the Menispermaceae (Moonseed) family having the following synonyms: Campylus sinensis, Tinospora malabarica.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Gulvel in India is the name of a plant defined with Cocculus cordifolius in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Chasmanthera cordifolia (DC.) Baill..

2) Gulvel is also identified with Tinospora cordifolia It has the synonym Menispermum cordifolium Willd. (etc.).

3) Gulvel is also identified with Tinospora sinensis It has the synonym Menispermum tomentosum (Colebrooke) Roxburgh (etc.).

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

· Ethnobotany (2004)
· Annals and Magazine of Natural History (1851)
· Flora Indica (1855)
· Systema Naturae (1817)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1821)
· Histoire des Plantes (1872)

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

Biology book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of gulvel in the context of Biology from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Related products

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: