Karttavam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Karttavam 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)Karttavam in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea lotus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flora of British India (1872)
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1971)
· Taxon (1980)
· Species Plantarum.
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karttavam, for example diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKarttavam (கர்த்தவம்) noun < gardabha. See கர்த்தபம். நீ கர்த்தவ மாதியென்றான் [karthapam. ni karthava mathiyenran] (உபதேசகாண்டம் சிவத்துரோகி. [upathesagandam sivathurogi.] 455).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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