Murunkai, Muruṅkai: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Murunkai 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) Murunkai in India is the name of a plant defined with Alangium salviifolium in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Grewia salviifolia L.f. (among others).
2) Murunkai is also identified with Calophyllum inophyllum It has the synonym Calophyllum inophyllum Sieber ex Presl (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Encycl. (Lamarck) (1785)
· Flora Cochinchinensis (1790)
· Fitoterapia (2000)
· Journal of Medicinal Plant Research (Suppl.) (1980)
· Mag. Neuesten Entdeck. Gesammten Naturk. Ges. Naturf. Freunde Berlin (1811)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Murunkai, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, diet and recipes, extract dosage, pregnancy safety, 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 LexiconMuruṅkai (முருங்கை) noun < Sinhalese < muruṅgā < muruṅgī. [Telugu: munaga, M. muriñña.] Horse-radish tree, medium tree, Moringa pterygosperma; மரவகை. முருங்காவென்னுஞ் சிங் களச் சொல் முருங்கையென வந்தவாறும் [maravagai. murungavennugn sing kalas sol murungaiyena vanthavarum] (வீரசோழீயம் தத். [virasozhiyam thath.] 8).
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)
Full-text (+32): Malaimurunkai, Punamurunkai, Tavacumurunkai, Mullumurunkai, Punal-murunkai, Kaymurunkai, Tavittumurunkai, Cemmurunkai, Nallamurunkai, Nanmurunkai, Kalyanamurunkai, Kattu-murunkai, Munmurunkai, Vayalmurunkai, Vanamurunkai, Kanamurunkai, Murungai, Pancamuli, Kaliyana murunkai, Punal murunkai.
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Search found 6 books and stories containing Murunkai, Murungai, Muruṅkai; (plurals include: Murunkais, Murungais, Muruṅkais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Pharmacological study of shigru: cardioprotective, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial. < [2019: Volume 8, August issue 9]
Joint care in siddha medicine - review article < [2019: Volume 8, April issue 5]
Literature evidence for external therapies in siddha toxicology medicine < [2018: Volume 7, November issue 18]
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
A review on shigru (moringa oleifera lam) seeds < [2023, Issue 11. November]
Traditional Medicinal Knowledge of Moringa concanensis in Tamil Nadu < [Volume 26 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 2007]
Medicinal importance of some common indian vegetables part i < [Volume 4 (issue 4), Apr-Jun 1985]
Treatment of eye diseases by the healers of marakanam bio-region < [Volume 16 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1997]
Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
Documentation of 'Plant Drugs' dispensed at Madurai's weekly shanties < [Volume 9 (issue 2), Apr-Jun 2018]
Parama Samhita (English translation) (by Krishnaswami Aiyangar)