Nattuvadumai: 2 definitions
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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and DrugsNattuvadumai in the Tamil language is the name of a plant identified with Terminalia catappa L. from the Combretaceae (Rangoon creeper) family. For the possible medicinal usage of nattuvadumai, 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.
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Nattuvadumai in India is the name of a plant defined with Terminalia catappa in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Badamia commersonii Gaertn. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1791)
· Herbarium Amboinense (1741)
· De Fructibus et Seminibus Plantarum (1790)
· Brittonia (1971)
· Annales des Sciences Naturelles, Botanique (1856)
· Feddes Repertorium Specierum Novarum Regni Vegetabilis (1926)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nattuvadumai, for example side effects, chemical composition, health benefits, pregnancy safety, diet and recipes, extract dosage, have a look at these references.
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Traditional medicine in the management of aids < [Volume 14 (issue 1-2), Jul-Dec 1994]