Kuvalayam: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Kuvalayam 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: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsKuvalayam [കുവലയം] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Pontederia vaginalis Burm.f. from the Pontederiaceae (Pickerel weed) family having the following synonyms: Monochoria vaginalis, Pontederia cordata Lour., Pontederia pauciflora. For the possible medicinal usage of kuvalayam, 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) Kuvalayam in India is the name of a plant defined with Nymphaea lotus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
2) Kuvalayam is also identified with Nymphaea odorata It has the synonym Castalia odorata (Aiton) Wood var. gigantea (Tricker) Fernald (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· The Flora of British India (1872)
· Species Plantarum.
· The Cyclopaedia
· J. Cytol. Genet. (1971)
· Semina in Horto Botanico Hamburgensi (1853)
· Rhodora (1908)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Kuvalayam, for example extract dosage, side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, 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 LexiconKuvalayam (குவலயம்) [ku-valayam] noun < ku-valaya. The earth, world; பூமி. குவலயமிசைக் குப்புற்று [pumi. kuvalayamisaig kuppurru] (கந்தபு. தாரக. [kanthapu. tharaga.] 51).
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Kuvalayam (குவலயம்) noun < kuvalaya. cf. குவளை¹ [kuvalai¹]
1. White Indian water-lily. See நெய்தல். (திவா.) [neythal. (thiva.)]
2. Blue nelumbo. See கருங்குவளை. குவலயத் திருமலர் (சூடாமணிநிகண்டு). [karunguvalai. kuvalayath thirumalar (sudamaninigandu).]
3. Purple Indian water-lily. See செங்குவளை. [senguvalai.] (W.)
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: Kuvalayamala, Kuvalayamalakatha, Kuvalayamaya, Kuvalayamoda, Kuvalayamodini.
Ends with: Pakuvalayam, Vakuvalayam.
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Search found 5 books and stories containing Kuvalayam, Ku-valayam; (plurals include: Kuvalayams, valayams). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Sahitya-kaumudi by Baladeva Vidyabhushana (by Gaurapada Dāsa)
Text 10.54 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
Text 10.56 < [Chapter 10 - Ornaments of Meaning]
The Garuda Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter CCXXVII - Different names of the Ayurvedic Drugs < [Dhanvantari Samhita]
Harshacharita (socio-cultural Study) (by Mrs. Nandita Sarmah)
3. Environmental Awareness in 7th century India < [Chapter 7 - Environmental awareness and Hygiene Conciousness]
The Agni Purana (by N. Gangadharan)
Sushruta Samhita, volume 1: Sutrasthana (by Kaviraj Kunja Lal Bhishagratna)