Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nagathali in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Opuntia stricta (Haw.) Haw. from the Cactaceae (Cactus) family having the following synonyms: Cactus chinensis, Cactus indicus, Opuntia dillenii. For the possible medicinal usage of nagathali, 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.

Nagathali in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Anoectochilus elatus Lindl. from the Orchidaceae (Orchid) family.

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

1) Nagathali in India is the name of a plant defined with Martynia annua in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Disteira angulosa Raf. (among others).

2) Nagathali is also identified with Opuntia stricta It has the synonym Cactus dillenii Ker Gawl. (etc.).

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

· FBI (1879)
· Miscellanea Naturalia (1803)
· Proceedings of the Indian Science Congress Association (1980)
· Flora of Ecuador (1989)
· Elem. Bot. (1846) (1846)
· Observationes Botanicae (1785)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nagathali, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, health benefits, 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: Naka-talikalli, Nakatali.

Ends with: Nakatali.

Full-text: Nakakkalli, Naka-talikalli.

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