Kalinkam, Kaliṅkam, Kaḷiṅkam, Kāḷiṅkam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kalinkam 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)1) Kalinkam in India is the name of a plant defined with Albizia lebbeck in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Inga leucoxylon Hassk. (among others).
2) Kalinkam is also identified with Allium sativum It has the synonym Porrum ophioscorodon Rchb. (etc.).
3) Kalinkam is also identified with Citrullus colocynthis It has the synonym Colocynthis vulgaris Schrad. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Garcia Orta, Sér. Bot. (1976)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Linnaea (1838)
· Index Seminum [Goettingen] (1833)
· Gardeners Dictionary, ed. 8
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kalinkam, for example extract dosage, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, diet and recipes, health benefits, 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)
Ends with: Ankalinkam, Kshanikalinkam, Makalinkam, Mmakalinkam, Mokalinkam, Nakalinkam, Napuncakalinkam, Spatikalinkam, Taivikalinkam.
Full-text: Kalinkaccampa, Patin-enpumi, Patin-enmoli, Tecam.
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