Katakali: 1 definition
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Katakali 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)Katakali in India is the name of a plant defined with Corypha umbraculifera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Bessia sanguinolenta Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum
· Mant. Pl. (1767)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 3
· Sylva Tellur. (1838)
· Taxon
· Fragmenta Botanica (1800)
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Hastalaksanadipika a critical edition and study (by E. K. Sudha)
5. Comparison of Vedic mudras with Kutiyattam and Kathakali < [Chapter 6 - Background of evolution of language of gestures]