Katuvay, Kaṭuvāy, Katuvāy: 1 definition

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Katuvay means something in biology, Tamil. 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)

Katuvay in India is the name of a plant defined with Ocimum americanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Ocimum album Roxb. (among others).

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

· Amoenitates academicae (1755)
· Centuria I. Plantarum (1755)
· Botanical Magazine (2452)
· Flora of West Tropical Africa (1931)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)

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