Kotakacalai, Kōṭakacālai: 2 definitions

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Kotakacalai 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kotakacalai [கோடகசாலை] in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Justicia procumbens subsp. procumbens from the Acanthaceae (Acanthus) family having the following synonyms: Rostellularia procumbens, Justicia micrantha, Justicia hirtella. For the possible medicinal usage of kotakacalai, 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) Kotakacalai in India is the name of a plant defined with Rungia repens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Kotakacalai is also identified with Senna auriculata It has the synonym Cassia densistipulata Taub. (etc.).

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

· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas (1895)
· Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry (2541)
· Pharmaceutical Biology (2002)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Flora Indica (1832)

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