Kattukodi: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kattukodi 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) Kattukodi in India is the name of a plant defined with Cocculus hirsutus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Menispermum villosum Lam. (among others).
2) Kattukodi is also identified with Embelia ribes It has the synonym Embelia garciniifolia Wallich ex Miq. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Das Pflanzenreich (1910)
· FBI (1882)
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Contrib. Bot. (1867)
· Natural history (1877)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2004)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattukodi, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kattukodige, Kattukodimindri.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kattukodi; (plurals include: Kattukodis). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Preliminary survey of wild edibles of kolli hills of salem < [Volume 11 (issue 3-4), Jan-Jun 1992]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Traditional remedies for kunmam(ulcer)- a review < [2017: Volume 6, August issue 8]
Investigation of ethno-botanical pharmaceuticals in Eastern Ghats tribes. < [2015: Volume 4, September issue 9]
Ethnobotanical study of wild edibles by Malayali tribals in Tamil Nadu < [2014: Volume 3, September supplementary issue 7]