Nilamarkkam, Nīlamārkkam: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nilamarkkam 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)Nilamarkkam in India is the name of a plant defined with Eclipta prostrata in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Polygyne inconspicua Phil. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Egyptian Journal of Botany (1997)
· Botanical Miscellany (1831)
· Nova Genera Plantarum (1800)
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (1836)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1992)
· Nouveau Bulletin des Sciences, Publie par la Société Philomatique de Paris (1811)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilamarkkam, for example pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, extract dosage, health benefits, 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.
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