Mankali, Maṅkali: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Mankali 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 DrugsMankali in the Kannada language is the name of a plant identified with Glycosmis mauritiana (Lam.) Tanaka from the Rutaceae (Lemon) family having the following synonyms: Limonia mauritiana, Glycosmis pentaphylla, Limonia pentaphylla. For the possible medicinal usage of mankali, 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) Mankali in India is the name of a plant defined with Cleome gynandra in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Gynandropsis pentaphylla DC. (among others).
2) Mankali is also identified with Glycosmis mauritiana It has the synonym Limonia pentaphylla Retz. (etc.).
3) Mankali is also identified with Glycosmis pentaphylla It has the synonym Limonia arborea Roxb. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Revisio Generum Plantarum (1891)
· Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. (1805)
· Naturlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1896)
· Hortus Malabaricus
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2008)
· Botanisches Magazin (1790)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mankali, for example side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, 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 LexiconMaṅkali (மங்கலி) noun < maṅgalī. Married woman, as wearing the tāli; சுமங்கலி. [sumangali.]
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Maṅkali (மங்கலி) noun < maṅgalin. [Telugu: maṅgalī.] See மங்கலியன். [mangaliyan.] (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: Mankaliyakkari, Mankaliyan, Mankaliyappentukal, Mankaliyappiccai, Mankaliyavati.
Ends with: Amankali, Cimankali, Nittiyacumankali, Sumankali, Vellaiccumankali.
Full-text: Mangali, Mamgali, Mankaliyakkari, Ankalamma, Paushyanji.
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