Biology (plants and animals)

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

1) Kattu-elumichchai in India is the name of a plant defined with Atalantia monophylla in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Turraea virens Hellen., non L. (among others).

2) Kattu-elumichchai is also identified with Atalantia racemosa.

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

· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient. (1834)
· Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. (2004)
· Fl. Maharashtra (1996)
· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo).
· Acta Botanica Indica (1990)
· The Civil and Natural History of Jamaica in Three Parts (1756)

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

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World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research

Medicinal plants survey at Thiru Palani Murugan Kovil, Vavuniya. < [2016: Volume 5, November issue 11]