Italai, Iṭalai, Itaḷai: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Italai 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsItalai [இடலை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Olea dioica Roxb. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family. For the possible medicinal usage of italai, 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) Italai in India is the name of a plant defined with Acalypha fruticosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ricinocarpus fruticosus (Forssk.) Kuntze.
2) Italai is also identified with Toona ciliata It has the synonym Surenus australis Kuntze (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fragmenta Phytographiae Australiae (Mueller) (1858)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine (2010)
· Monograph on the Genus Toona (Meliaceae) (1988)
· Der Gesellsschaft Naturforschender Freunde zu Berlin, neue Schriften (1803)
· Monographiae Phanerogamarum (1878)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Italai, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, chemical composition, 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
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconIṭalai (இடலை) noun Wild olive, medium tree, Olea dioica; மரவகை. [maravagai.] (L.)
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Italai (இதலை) noun Navel; கொப்பூழ். (திவா.) [koppuzh. (thiva.)]
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Itaḷai (இதளை) noun < இதலை. [ithalai.] Navel; கொப்பூழ். ((சங்கத்தகராதி) தமிழ்சொல்லகராதி) [koppuzh. ((sangathagarathi) thamizhsollagarathi)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Italaivirutcam.
Full-text: Idalai koli, Mitalai, Kulaimaram, Urriru, Mukamaru, Payir, Koli.
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