Kavalam, Kavaḻam, Kavaḷam, Kavāḷam, Kāvalam: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kavalam 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKavalam [கவலம்] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Sterculia guttata Roxb. from the Sterculiaceae (Cacao) family. For the possible medicinal usage of kavalam, 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)Kavalam in India is the name of a plant defined with Sterculia urens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Kavalama urens Raf. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1987)
· Sylva Telluriana (1838)
· Plants of the Coast of Coromandel (1795)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1984)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kavalam, for example diet and recipes, health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Kavalam-tam, Kavalambu, Kavalamgol, Kavalampati, Kavalamthattu.
Ends with: Mukkukkavalam, Ney-mitikavalam, Pottakkavalam.
Full-text: Ney-mitikavalam, Uvalam, Kiracam, Kavalam-tam, Kavala, Kavalikai, Vayurai, Miti, Turru.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Kavalam, Kavaḻam, Kavaḷam, Kavāḷam, Kāvalam; (plurals include: Kavalams, Kavaḻams, Kavaḷams, Kavāḷams, Kāvalams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Garga Samhita (English) (by Danavir Goswami)
Verse 2.7.15 < [Chapter 7 - Kidnapping of the Calves and Cowherd Boys]
Verse 2.7.18 < [Chapter 7 - Kidnapping of the Calves and Cowherd Boys]
Verse 2.7.30 < [Chapter 7 - Kidnapping of the Calves and Cowherd Boys]
Gati in Theory and Practice (by Dr. Sujatha Mohan)
Gati in contemporary Sanskrit theatre < [Chapter 4 - Practice of Gati]
Scope and creativity in Gati based on tradition < [Chapter 5 - Conclusion]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Part 3 - Southern India < [Appendix 8.2 - The Romance of Betel-Chewing]
Reviews < [July – September, 1980]