Kattulunnu: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kattulunnu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Teramnus mollis Benth. from the Fabaceae (Pea) family having the following synonyms: Teramnus labialis var. mollis, Glycine mollis. For the possible medicinal usage of kattulunnu, 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)

1) Kattulunnu in India is the name of a plant defined with Cajanus goensis in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Endomallus spirei Gagnep. (among others).

2) Kattulunnu is also identified with Teramnus labialis It has the synonym Glycine parviflora Lam. (etc.).

3) Kattulunnu is also identified with Vigna dalzelliana It has the synonym Phaseolus pauciflorus Dalzell (etc.).

4) Kattulunnu is also identified with Vigna mungo It has the synonym Phaseolus radiatus Roxb. non L. (etc.).

5) Kattulunnu is also identified with Vigna radiata It has the synonym Phaseolus radiatus L. (etc.).

6) Kattulunnu is also identified with Vigna umbellata It has the synonym Phaseolus ricciardus Ten. (etc.).

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

· Cytologia (1989)
· Journal of Japanese Botany (1990)
· Observationes Botanicae (1783)
· Philippine Journal of Science (1912)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1987)
· Prodr. (1834)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattulunnu, for example extract dosage, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, 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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