Kathal: 2 definitions

Introduction
India history
Biology
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Introduction:

Kathal means something in the history of ancient India, 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.

India history and geography

Source: archive.org: Glossary of Sinhalese Folk Terms appearing in the Service Tenure Register

Kathal:—The pingo-loads of rice due to the king by way of the Crown dues on all lands cultivated with paddy, except those belonging to the Duggenewili people or class from which the King’s domestic servants were taken.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kathal [कठल] in the Hindi language is the name of a plant identified with Artocarpus heterophyllus from the Moraceae (Mulberry) family having the following synonyms: Artocarpus integer, Artocarpus integrifolia, Artocarpus jaca. For the possible medicinal usage of kathal, 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.

Kathal [কাঁঠাল] in the Bengali language, ibid. previous identification.

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

1) Kathal in India is the name of a plant defined with Artocarpus heterophyllus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolius L.f. (among others).

2) Kathal is also identified with Artocarpus integrifolius It has the synonym Artocarpus integrifolia L.f..

3) Kathal is also identified with Isodon rugosus It has the synonym Lumnitzera densiflora Spreng. (etc.).

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

· Flora de Filipinas (1837)
· Histoire Naturelle des Végétaux (1840)
· Botanical Magazine, or ‘Flower-Garden Displayed’ (Tokyo) (1913)
· Revue de Cytologie et de Biologie Végétales, le Botaniste (1984)
· Interpr. Rumphius Herbarium Amboinenese (1917)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1972)

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

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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