Kadambu, Kādaṃbu, Kādambu: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kadambu 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 DrugsKadambu in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Barringtonia acutangula (L.) Gaertn. from the Lecythidaceae (Brazilnut) family having the following synonyms: Barringtonia spicata, Eugenia acutangula. For the possible medicinal usage of kadambu, 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) Kadambu in India is the name of a plant defined with Baccaurea courtallensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pierardia macrostachya Wight & Arn. (among others).
2) Kadambu is also identified with Barringtonia racemosa It has the synonym Butonica rumphiana Miers (etc.).
3) Kadambu is also identified with Ichnocarpus frutescens It has the synonym Apocynum crassifolium Salisb. (etc.).
4) Kadambu is also identified with Mitragyna parvifolia It has the synonym Nauclea parvifolia Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1828)
· Gen. Pl. (1876)
· The Flora of Tripura State. (1981)
· Observ. Naucl. Indic. (1839)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1844)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1922)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kadambu, for example side effects, health benefits, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusKādaṃbu (ಕಾದಂಬು):—
1) [noun] the plant Viburnum hebanthum of Caprifoliaceae family.
2) [noun] its yellow flower.
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: Katampu, Katampuppal.
Ends with (+9): Amamikkatampu, Camuttirakkatampu, Cenkatampu, Chinnakadambu, Katampu, Makatampu, Mancatkatampu, Manjakadambu, Manjanir-kadambu, Manjatkadambu, Mullukadambu, Mullukkatampu, Naykkadambu, Naykkatampu, Nila-kadambu, Nilak-kadambu, Nilakkatampu, Nir kadambu, Nirkadambu, Nirkkatampu.
Full-text (+6): Katampu, Nilak-kadambu, Nila-kadambu, Nir kadambu, Katampuppal, Manjanir-kadambu, Cumpul, Arippiriyam, Cokari, Turukunam, Mullukkatampu, Katampi, Piriyakam, Intulam, Intumaram, Icutaru, Vellaikkatampu, Maravam, Atappan, Katappanel.
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Mahonia leschenaultii – a toda plant < [Volume 12 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1992]
MEDICINAL PLANT WEALTH OF ANDHRA PRADESH – Part II < [Volume 7 (issue 1), Jul-Sep 1987]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Phytochemical study and bioevaluation of Neolamarckia cadamba leaves < [2018: Volume 7, March issue 5]
Medicinal plants survey at Thiru Palani Murugan Kovil, Vavuniya. < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]
The nature of sacred power in Old Tamil text < [Volume 40 (1979)]