Kottilai, Kōttiḻai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Kottilai 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)Kottilai in India is the name of a plant defined with Andrographis paniculata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Justicia paniculata N.L. Burman (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (Wallich) (1832)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Ethnobotanical Leaflets (2008)
· Flora Aegyptiaco-Arabica (1775)
· Journal of the Indian Botanical Society (1986)
· Index Linn. Herb. (1912)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kottilai, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, chemical composition, 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
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconKōttiḻai (கோத்திழை) [kōttiḻaittal] transitive verb < கோ- [ko-] + இழை-. [izhai-.] To patch up a hole or rent, as in a mat, a basket; பாய் கூடை முதலியவற்றைப் பழமொழிுது பார்த்தல். [pay kudai muthaliyavarraip pazhuthu parthal.] (J.)
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: Kottilaimaram.
Full-text: Apacam.
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