Jiriki: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Jiriki 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 DrugsJiriki in the Telugu language is the name of a plant identified with Ipomoea nil from the Convolvulaceae (Morning glory) family having the following synonyms: Convolvulus nil. For the possible medicinal usage of jiriki, 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)Jiriki in India is the name of a plant defined with Ipomoea nil in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pharbitis cuspidata (Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantarum Rariorum Horti Caesarei Schoenbrunnensis (1797)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1959)
· Taxon (1986)
· Annual of Taiwan Museum (1995)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Jiriki, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconJiriki (ஜிரிகி) noun Sky-blue bindweed. See காக்கட்டான் [kakkattan], 2. (பைஷஜ. [paishaja.] 56.)
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: Jirikiti.
Relevant text
No search results for Jiriki, Jirigi; (plurals include: Jirikis, Jirigis) in any book or story.