Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kulamavu in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Persea macrantha (Nees) Kosterm. from the Lauraceae (Laurel) family having the following synonyms: Machilus macrantha. For the possible medicinal usage of kulamavu, 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) Kulamavu in India is the name of a plant defined with Buchanania axillaris in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Mangifera axillaris Desr..

2) Kulamavu is also identified with Persea macrantha It has the synonym Machilus macrantha Nees (etc.).

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

· Pharmacognosy Magazine (2008)
· The Gardeners Dictionary
· Reinwardtia (1962)
· Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences (2004)
· Plantae Asiaticae Rariores (1831)
· Fl. Hassan Distr. Karnataka, India (1976)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Kulamavu, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, side effects, extract dosage, diet and recipes, have a look at these references.

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International Ayurvedic Medical Journal

Pharmacognostic, preliminary phytochemical evaluation and hptlc profile of leaf of picchilataru - persea macrantha (nees) kosterm - an extrapharmacopoeial medicinal plant of ayurveda < [2018, Issue II, february,]

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