Kantuparanki, Kaṇṭupāraṅki: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kantuparanki 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) Kantuparanki in India is the name of a plant defined with Premna herbacea in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Tatea humilis (Merr.) Junell (among others).
2) Kantuparanki is also identified with Rotheca serrata It has the synonym Clerodendrum serratum var. nepalense Moldenke (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Phytologia (1952)
· Prodr. (1847)
· Phytologia (1978)
· Phytologia (1941)
· Journal of the Arnold Arboretum (1951)
· Flora Telluriana (1838)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kantuparanki, for example extract dosage, side effects, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconKaṇṭupāraṅki (கண்டுபாரங்கி) [kaṇṭu-pāraṅki] noun [Telugu: K. gaṇṭubāraṅgi.]
1. Beetle-killer. See சிறுதேக்கு. [siruthekku.] (பதார்த்தகுண சிந்தாமணிமேகலை [patharthaguna sindamani] 980.)
2. Indian Lotus Croton, small tree, Macaragua indica; ஒரு சிறுமரம். [oru sirumaram.] (L.)
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)
Partial matches: Paranki, Kantu.
Full-text: Kantu paranki, Tempuram, Vattakkennai, Pottuttamarai, Ashtamulam.
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