Mayurakam, Mayūrakam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Mayurakam 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) Mayurakam in India is the name of a plant defined with Achyranthes aspera in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Centrostachys indica (L.) Standl. (among others).
2) Mayurakam is also identified with Cleome viscosa It has the synonym Lagansa alba Raf., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· African Health Sciences (2006)
· Flora of West Pakistan (1974)
· Recent Res. Pl. Sci. (1979)
· Taxon (1981)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2006)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1768)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mayurakam, for example pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, diet and recipes, chemical composition, extract dosage, 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)
Starts with: Mayurakamtha.
Relevant text
No search results for Mayurakam, Mayūrakam; (plurals include: Mayurakams, Mayūrakams) in any book or story.