Kokam, Kōkam: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kokam 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)
Kokam [કોકમ] in the Gujarati language is the name of a plant identified with Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy from the Clusiaceae (Garcinia) family having the following synonyms: Brindonia indica. For the possible medicinal usage of kokam, 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.
Kokam [कोकम] in the Konkani language, ibid. previous identification.
1) Kokam in India is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia gummi-gutta in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cambogia gummigutta L. (among others).
2) Kokam is also identified with Garcinia indica.
3) Kokam is also identified with Phoenix dactylifera It has the synonym Palma major Garsault (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Matiere médicale (1767)
· Malesia Raccolta (1890)
· Fieldiana, Botany (1958)
· animaux
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
· Comptes Rendus Hebdomadaires des Séances de l’Académie des Sciences (1952)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kokam, for example pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, diet and recipes, 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Kōkam (கோகம்) noun < kōka.
1. Ruddy shield-rake. See சக்கரவாகம். கோகங்க ளெல்லைப் போதிற் றணந்திட [sakkaravagam. koganga lellaip pothir rananthida] (இரகுவமிசம் திக்குவி. [iraguvamisam thikkuvi.] 247).
2. A species of wolf; செந்நாய். [sennay.]
3. Frog; தவளை. [thavalai.]
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Kōkam (கோகம்) noun Dried or withered flower; உலர்ந்த பூ. [ularntha pu.] (W.)
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Kōkam (கோகம்) noun < kōka. A variety of date-palm; சிற்றீந்து. (நாநார்த்த.) [sirrinthu. (nagarthathipigai)]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Kokam khatai, Kokam tel, Kokam-katel, Kokama, Kokamanjari, Kokamarga, Kokamargi, Kokamata, Kokamba, Kokambasala, Kokambela, Kokambi, Kokamtel, Kokamukha, Kokamukhatirtha.
Full-text: Kokam tel, Kokam-katel, Kokam khatai.
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Search found 12 books and stories containing Kokam, Kaogam, Kogam, Kōkam; (plurals include: Kokams, Kaogams, Kogams, Kōkams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Evaluation of rhizosphere soil quality and use of it as manure for plant growth < [2018: Volume 7, May issue 9]
Role of diet and lifestyle in the etiopathogenesis of amlapitta < [2017: Volume 6, October issue 12]
Ideal ayurvedic food in all season < [2019: Volume 8, December issue 13]
Study comparing ano spray and betadine for acute perineum wounds. < [Volume 4, Issue 6: November-December 2017]
Vrikshamla for Obesity and Dyslipidemia: A Case Report < [Volume 9, Issue 2: March-April 2022]
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Sanskrit Manuscripts, Madras (by M. Seshagiri Sastri)
Page 245 < [Volume 21 (1918)]
Dictionaries of Indian languages (Kosha)
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on the hypolipidemic effect of hridya mahakshaya- a conceptual study < [2024, Issue 08. August]
Role of paada abhyanga in preventive and curative aspect < [2017, Issue IV April]
Traditional diet recipes of india and its importance in ayurveda- a review < [2024, Issue 08. August]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences
An open labeled clinical trail on the effect of Vrikshamla in Sthaulya... < [Vol. 5 No. 01 (2020)]
Conceptual study of diet for different Prakriti < [Vol. 4 No. 06 (2019)]
Censorious appraisal of Malahara Kalpana < [Vol. 6 No. 02 (2021)]