Kolkaphul: 2 definitions
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Kolkaphul 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKolkaphul in the Bengali language is the name of a plant identified with Cascabela thevetia (L.) Lippold from the Apocynaceae (oleander) family having the following synonyms: Thevetia neriifolia, Thevetia peruviana. For the possible medicinal usage of kolkaphul, 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)1) Kolkaphul in India is the name of a plant defined with Cascabela thevetia in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cerbera peruviana Pers. (among others).
2) Kolkaphul is also identified with Thevetia peruviana It has the synonym Cerbera linearifolia Stokes (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1844)
· Genetica (1985)
· Feddes Repertorium (1980)
· Field Museum of Natural History, Botanical Series (1900)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Southeast Asian J. Trop. Med. Public Health. (2005)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kolkaphul, for example chemical composition, health benefits, extract dosage, diet and recipes, side effects, pregnancy safety, 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.
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