Kattumulla: 2 definitions

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kattumulla [കാട്ടുമുല്ല] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum coarctatum Roxb. from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Jasminum coarctatum var. coarctatum, Jasminum rigidum, Jasminum reticulatum. For the possible medicinal usage of kattumulla, 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.

Kattumulla [കാട്ടുമുല്ല] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Jasminum flexile Vahl from the Oleaceae (Jasmine) family having the following synonyms: Jasminum burmannianum, Jasminum azoricum var. travancorense.

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

1) Kattumulla in India is the name of a plant defined with Jasminum angustifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Jasminum angustifolium Ker Gawl. (among others).

2) Kattumulla is also identified with Jasminum bignoniaceum.

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

· Botanical Register (1821)
· Species Plantarum, ed. 4 (1797)
· A General History of the Dichlamydeous Plants (1837)

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