Mantharai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mantharai 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 DrugsMantharai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Piliostigma malabaricum (Roxb.) Benth. from the Caesalpiniaceae (Gulmohar) family having the following synonyms: Bauhinia malabarica, Bauhinia acida, Bauhinia reniformis. For the possible medicinal usage of mantharai, 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) Mantharai in India is the name of a plant defined with Bauhinia malabarica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Casparea castrata (Hassk.) Hassk. (among others).
2) Mantharai is also identified with Bauhinia purpurea It has the synonym Phanera purpurea Benth. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Annales Botanices Systematicae (1852)
· Flora (1842)
· Plantae Junghuhnianae (1852)
· Nova Genera et Species Plantarum (1824)
· Encyclopédie Méthodique. Botanique (1811)
· Linnaea (1841)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mantharai, for example side effects, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Antimantarai, Cem-mantarai, Kallimantarai, Kattumantarai, Kokkirakumantarai, Kokkumantharai, Mancalmantarai, Vellaimantarai, Vellirakumantarai.
Full-text: Vataraci, Nilattiruvatti, Tulaittalam, Pukarru, Kayappu, Tirampu, Tapu, Tuyar, Nayakam, Valvu, Ekkam, Carru, Vakai, Tar, Tura, Antaram, Kuni, Ketu, Ani.
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