Nilappala, Nilappalā: 2 definitions

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Nilappala 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.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Nilappala in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) Benth. ex Hook.f. from the Phyllanthaceae (Amla) family having the following synonyms: Lebedieropsis orbicularis. For the possible medicinal usage of nilappala, 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.

Nilappala [നിലപ്പാല] in the Malayalam language is the name of a plant identified with Euphorbia thymifolia L. from the Euphorbiaceae (Castor) family having the following synonyms: Chamaesyce thymifolia, Euphorbia rubicunda.

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

1) Nilappala in India is the name of a plant defined with Cleistanthus collinus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Andrachne cadishan Roxb. ex Hook. f., nom. inval. (among others).

2) Nilappala is also identified with Euphorbia hirta It has the synonym Chamaesyce pilulifera (L.) Small (etc.).

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

· J. Assoc. Physicians India (2007)
· Ethnobotany (2004)
· A Natural Arrangement of British Plants (1821)
· Plantae Veronenses (1754)
· Transactions of the Linnean Society of London (1822)
· Species Plantarum

If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilappala, for example health benefits, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, chemical composition, 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.

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