Irula: 4 definitions
Introduction:
Irula means something in the history of ancient India, 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.
India history and geography
1) Irula refers to one of the vernacular languages and dialects of Southern India.—Irula is spoken by the Irulas of the Nilgiris, and said to be a dialect of Tamil. According to Mr. Stuart, Kasuba or Kasuva is another dialect of Tamil spoken by the sub-division of the Irulas which bears the same name.
2) Irula (“darkness”) is one of the exogamous septs (divisions) among the Kurubas (a tribe of South India). The Kurubas are sub-divided into clans or gumpus, each having a headman or guru called a gaudu, who gives his name to the clan. And the clans are again sub-divided into gotras or septs (viz., Irula).
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
Biology (plants and animals)
Irula [ഇരുൾ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Xylia xylocarpa (Roxb.)Taub. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Mimosa xylocarpa, Xylia dolabriformis. For the possible medicinal usage of irula, 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.
1) Irula in Nigeria is the name of a plant defined with Abelmoschus esculentus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (among others).
2) Irula is also identified with Hibiscus esculentus It has the synonym Hibiscus longifolius Sessé & Moc. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Ueber einige künstliche Geschlechter aus der Malvenfamilie (1787)
· Fl. Mexic., ed. 2 (1894)
· New Botanist (1976)
· Cytologia (1986)
· Plantas que curam e cortam feitiços. (1988)
· Flora Indica (1832)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Irula, for example chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Iruḷa (ಇರುಳ):—[noun] a Dravidian language spoken by aboriginals in the Nilagiri region in southern part of India.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Irulahakki, Irulai, Irulakki, Irulan, Irulanma, Irulapolam, Irularasa, Irulatai, Irulati.
Full-text: Irulahakki, Villiyar, Villiyati, Irulu, Villi.
Relevant text
Search found 17 books and stories containing Irula, Iruḷa; (plurals include: Irulas, Iruḷas). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Folk medicine of the irulas of coimbatore forests < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1997]
Irula Tribe's Ethno-Medical Plant Knowledge, Chengal Combai, Nilgiris < [Volume 24 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2005]
Study of plants used as anti diabetic agents by the nilgiri aborigines < [Volume 25 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 2006]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Ethnobotanical and Antioxidant Study of Gardenia gummifera from Kerala < [2013: Volume 2, November issue 6]
Abo blood group polymorphisms in eleven tribal populaions of south india < [2016: Volume 5, March issue 3]
Ethnomedicinal practice in western ghats of tamil nadu < [2023: Volume 12, May issue 7]
South-Indian Horizons (by Jean-Luc Chevillard)
Chapter 1 - Prolegomena to an Etymological Dictionary to the Iṟula Language < [Section 2 - Studies in Language and History of Language Description]
Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine
The Wiled RET edible plants consumed by the Irula tribals of Walayar valley,... < [Volume 3, Issue 4: October–December (2017)]
Morpho-Anatomical, Preliminary Phytochemical and HPTLC Profile of... < [Volume 8, Issue 3: July–September (2022)]
Ethnobotany and distribution status of Ensete superbum (roxb.) Cheesman in India < [Volume 1, Issue 2: September–October (2015)]