India history and geography

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Mūkkutti.—(ASLV), an ornament; the nose-screw. Note: mūkkutti is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Mukkutti [മുക്കുട്ടീ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Biophytum nervifolium Thw. from the Oxalidaceae (Wood sorrel) family having the following synonyms: Biophytum sensitivum var. nervifolium. For the possible medicinal usage of mukkutti, 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.

Mukkutti [മുക്കുട്ടീ] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Biophytum sensitivum (L.) DC. from the Oxalidaceae (Wood sorrel) family having the following synonyms: Biophytum candolleanum, Biophytum sensitivum var. assamicum.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

1) Mukkutti in India is the name of a plant defined with Biophytum candolleanum in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.

2) Mukkutti is also identified with Biophytum umbraculum It has the synonym Oxalis apodiscias Turczaninow (etc.).

3) Mukkutti is also identified with Commicarpus chinensis It has the synonym Boerhavia helenae Schult. (etc.).

4) Mukkutti is also identified with Oxalis sessilis It has the synonym Biophytum apodiscias (Turcz.) Edgew. & Hook. f. (etc.).

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· Ethnopharmacologia (1998)
· Webbia (1992)
· Beitrag zur Flora Aethiopiens (1867)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Das Pflanzenreich (1930)
· Taxon (1982)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Mukkutti, for example health benefits, chemical composition, pregnancy safety, side effects, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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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: Mukkutti pacha, Mukkuttikkodi, Mukkuttippucceti.

Ends with: Totticcimukkutti, Tukkumukkutti.

Full-text: Mukkutti pacha, Totticcimukkutti, Tukkumukkutti.

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