Kattukurunta: 2 definitions

Introduction:

Kattukurunta 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)

[«previous next»] — Kattukurunta in Biology glossary
Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kattukurunta in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Atalantia monophylla DC. from the Rutaceae (Citrus) family having the following synonyms: Atalantia floribunda, Atalantia malabarica, Limonia spinosa. For the possible medicinal usage of kattukurunta, 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.

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

Kattukurunta 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 spinosa Willd. (among others).

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

· Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo).
· Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz. (2004)
· Revis. Revised Handbook to the Flora of Ceylon (1985)
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1825)
· Annales du muséum national d’histoire naturelle (1805)
· J. Ind. Bot. Soc. (1937)

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

Biology book cover
context information

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.

Discover the meaning of kattukurunta in the context of Biology from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: