Madkarai: 2 definitions
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Madkarai means something in biology. 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 DrugsMadkarai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Catunaregam spinosa (Thunb.) Tirveng. from the Rubiaceae (Coffee) family having the following synonyms: Gardenia spinosa, Randia spinosa, Xeromphis spinosa. For the possible medicinal usage of madkarai, 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)Madkarai in India is the name of a plant defined with Catunaregam spinosa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Posoqueria dumetorum (Retz.) Willd. ex Roxb. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië (1826)
· Kew Bulletin (1981)
· Bulletin du Muséum d’Histoire Naturelle (1978)
· Flora of the Presidency of Madras (1921)
· Flora of the British India (1880)
· Prodr. Flora Indica, or ‘Descriptions of Indian Plants’ Orient.: (1834)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Madkarai, for example health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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