Itankali, Iṭaṅkaḻi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Itankali 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)Itankali in India is the name of a plant defined with Cadaba 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 Cadaba fruticosa Druce (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Pharmacologyonline (2008)
· Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles (1914)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Itankali, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, 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: Itan-kalinayanar, Itankalimaram.
Ends with: Maraditankali.
Full-text: Itan-kalinayanar.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Itankali, Iṭaṅkaḻi, Iṭaṅ-kaḻi, Itan-kali; (plurals include: Itankalis, Iṭaṅkaḻis, kaḻis, kalis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Nayanar 54: Idangazhi (Itankali) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]
Chapter 7 - Tiruttontattokai (Hymn 39) < [Volume 3.1 - Pilgrim’s progress: to Arur]
Nayanar 53: Kazharsinga (Kalarcinka) < [Volume 4.1.1 - A comparative study of the Shaivite saints the Thiruthondathogai]