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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Kutakappala [കുടകപ്പാല] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Holarrhena pubescens (Buch.-Ham.) Wall. ex G. Don from the Apocynaceae (Oleander) family having the following synonyms: Holarrhena antidysenterica. For the possible medicinal usage of kutakappala, 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) Kutakappala in India is the name of a plant defined with Holarrhena pubescens in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Echites antidysenterica Roth, non (Linnaeus) Roxburgh ex Fleming (among others).

2) Kutakappala is also identified with Wrightia tinctoria.

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

· Phytochemistry.
· Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (1983)
· Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas, (1895)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles; Botanique (1844)
· Anales del Museo Nacional de Montevideo (1910)
· J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. (1909)

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

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