Mullumurunkai, Muḷḷumuruṅkai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Mullumurunkai 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) Mullumurunkai in India is the name of a plant defined with Butea monosperma in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Rudolphia frondosa Poir. (among others).
2) Mullumurunkai is also identified with Erythrina suberosa It has the synonym Micropteryx sublobata (Roxb.) Walp. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Hortus Bengalensis (1814)
· Natural history (1897)
· Journal of Cytology and Genetics (1988)
· Die Natürlichen Pflanzenfamilien (1894)
· Prodromus Florae Peninsulae Indiae Orientalis (1834)
· Nordic Journal of Botany (1992)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Mullumurunkai, for example chemical composition, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, health benefits, side effects, 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 LexiconMuḷḷumuruṅkai (முள்ளுமுருங்கை) [muḷḷu-muruṅkai] noun < idem. +.
1. Holly-leaved berberry, medium tree, Berberis nepalensis; மரவகை. [maravagai.] (L.)
2. See முள்ளுமுருக்கு [mullumurukku], 1, 2, 3, 4.
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)
Partial matches: Murunkai, Mullu.
Full-text: Mullu-murukku.
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