Ilkum: 2 definitions
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Ilkum 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 DrugsIlkum in the Oriya language is the name of a plant identified with Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) Hook. ex G.Don from the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family having the following synonyms: Epidendrum tessellatum, Vanda roxburghii, Cymbidium tessellatum. For the possible medicinal usage of ilkum, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Ilkum in India is the name of a plant defined with Taxillus tomentosus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Taxillus tomentosus (Heyne ex Roth) Tiegh. (among others).
2) Ilkum is also identified with Vanda tessellata It has the synonym Cymbidium tesselloides Roxb. (etc.).
3) Ilkum is also identified with Vanda testacea It has the synonym Aerides wrightiana Lindl., nom. nud. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Numer. List (7320)
· Gard. Chron., (1877)
· Bulletin de la Société Botanique de France (1895)
· Flora de Filipinas, ed. 2 (1845)
· Loudon’s Hortus Britannicus. (1830)
· Ann. Bot. Syst. (Walpers) (1864)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Ilkum, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, have a look at these references.
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