Karivelam: 2 definitions

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Karivelam 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Karivelam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Vachellia nilotica subsp. indica (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia nilotica subsp. indica, Acacia arabica var. indica. For the possible medicinal usage of karivelam, 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.

Karivelam in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Senegalia ferruginea (DC.) Pedley from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia ferruginea, Mimosa ferruginea.

Karivelam [കരിവേലം] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Vachellia nilotica subsp. tomentosa (Benth.) Kyal. & Boatwr. from the Mimosaceae (Touch-me-not) family having the following synonyms: Acacia arabica, Acacia arabica var. tomentosa.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Karivelam in India is the name of a plant defined with Acacia nilotica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mimosa scorpioides L. (among others).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· First lessons in Oriya. (1912)
· Deut. Fl. (Karsten) (1882)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1990)
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1783)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Karivelam, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.

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