Matulai, Mātuḷai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Matulai 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: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)1) Matulai in India is the name of a plant defined with Citrus medica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Citreum vulgare Tourn. ex Mill. (among others).
2) Matulai is also identified with Punica granatum.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Fieldiana, Botany (1946)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2009)
· North American Flora (1928)
· Ann. Cat. Vasc. Pl. W. Pakistan & Kash. (1972)
· Flora Indica (1768)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1981)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Matulai, for example health benefits, side effects, extract dosage, 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 LexiconMātuḷai (மாதுளை) noun < mātuliṅga.
1. Pomegranate, small tree, Punica granatum; மரவகை. (திவா.) [maravagai. (thiva.)]
2. Citron lemon. See பேரெலுமிச்சை. [perelumichai.] (L.)
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: Matulainkam.
Ends with: Cimaimatulai, Inippumatulai, Kattumatulai, Kommatti matulai, Kommatti-matulai, Nallamatulai, Pulippumatulai, Pumatulai, Tatimatulai, Tatumatulai, Tucakamatulai, Vayalmatulai, Vellaimatulai.
Full-text (+14): Madulai, Pumatulai, Tatumatulai, Kommatti-matulai, Pancamilam, Pancapalotakam, Maathulai, Kommatti matulai, Mathulai, Matunkam, Malaki, Irucakam, Rumman, Cimaimatulai, Irattavicam, Utirapantam, Vayalmatulai, Vintapurakam, Vellaimatulai, Palapurakam.
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