Kattumurungai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Kattumurungai 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) Kattumurungai in India is the name of a plant defined with Justicia adhatoda in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Adhatoda zeylanica Medik. (among others).
2) Kattumurungai is also identified with Moringa concanensis It has the synonym Moringa concanensis Nimmo ex Dalzell & Gibson.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Botanical Gazette (1974)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1996)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1829)
· Planta Medica (1990)
· Prodr. (DC.) (1847)
· Berichte der Schweizerischen Botanischen Gesellschaft (1976)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kattumurungai, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, 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: Kattu-murunkai.
Full-text: Kattu-murunkai, Vanamurunkai, Kanamurunkai, Arittam.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Kattumurungai; (plurals include: Kattumurungais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Traditional Medicinal Knowledge of Moringa concanensis in Tamil Nadu < [Volume 26 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2007]
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Cross-matching Bhil-Mina tribal remedies for diarrhea with research. < [2018: Volume 7, April issue 7]