Karunthulasi: 1 definition
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Karunthulasi 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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Karunthulasi in India is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum basilicum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Plectranthus barrelieri Spreng. (among others).
2) Karunthulasi is also identified with Ocimum tenuiflorum It has the synonym Lumnitzera tenuiflora (L.) Spreng. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Methodus (Moench) (1794)
· Novae Plantarum Species praesertim Indiae Orientalis (1821)
· Cytologia (1981)
· Nomenclator botanicus hortensis
· Linnaea (1837)
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Starts with: Karuntulaci.
Ends with: Karuntulaci.
Full-text: Kirusnatulaci, Karalakam.
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