Karukka: 2 definitions
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Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKarukka in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Celtis tetrandra Roxb. from the Ulmaceae (Elm) family having the following synonyms: Celtis serotina, Celtis trinervia. For the possible medicinal usage of karukka, 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.
Karukka [காருக்கா] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Lophopetalum wightianum Arn. from the Celastraceae (Spike-thorn) family.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Karukka in India is the name of a plant defined with Celtis tetrandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Celtis tetrandra fo. pendula Y.Q. Zhu (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Wilsonianae (1916)
· Acta Phytotaxonomica Sinica (1980)
· Flora Indica (1832)
· Bulletin of Botanical Laboratory of North-Eastern Forestry Institute (1980)
· Journal of the College of Science, Imperial University of Tokyo (1911)
· Bulletin of Botanical Research (2000)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Karukka, for example pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, have a look at these references.
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with (+3): Karukkal, Karukkalitu, Karukkalnel, Karukkamaram, Karukkampuli, Karukkanam, Karukkanapanam, Karukkanavan, Karukkankanni, Karukkanni, Karukkanvelli, Karukkapallu, Karukkapparai, Karukkapullu, Karukkarival, Karukkarunaikkilangu, Karukkati, Karukkattamaram, Karukkattan, Karukkattu.
Full-text: Karukku.
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