Katurai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Katurai 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)Katurai in Philippines is the name of a plant defined with Sesbania grandiflora in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Agati coccinea (L.f.) Desv. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1985)
· Synopsis Plantarum (1807)
· Journal of Economic and Taxonomic Botany (1997)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique, Botanique (1806)
· Journal de Botanique, Appliquée à l’Agriculture, à la Pharmacie, à la Médecine et aux Arts (1813)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Katurai, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, 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)
Ends with: Tiru-mukaturai.
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Search found 1 books and stories containing Katurai; (plurals include: Katurais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Religion and Philosophy of Tevaram (Thevaram) (by M. A. Dorai Rangaswamy)
Symbology of khatvanga in the Mahavrata < [Volume 2 - Nampi Arurar and Mythology]