Nallamandu: 1 definition
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Nallamandu means something in biology. 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) Nallamandu in India is the name of a plant defined with Euphorbia tithymaloides in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Pedilanthus tithymaloides (L.) Poit. (among others).
2) Nallamandu is also identified with Papaver somniferum It has the synonym Papaver somniferum var. coccineum Maire (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Pedilanthus
· Ann. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. Paris (1812)
· Plantae Veronenses (1754)
· American Journal of Botany (1937)
· Fieldiana: Botany, New Series (1995)
· Species Plantarum (1753)
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