Nilavagai: 1 definition
Introduction:
Nilavagai 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)
1) Nilavagai in India is the name of a plant defined with Senna alexandrina in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Cassia bicapsularis L. (among others).
2) Nilavagai is also identified with Senna italica It has the synonym Cassia ligustrina Mill., nom. illeg. (etc.).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· The Gardeners Dictionary (1754)
· Journal of Ethnopharmacology (1995)
· Phytochemistry (2187)
· Curr. Sci. (1979)
· Histoire Naturelle et Médicale des Casses (1816)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Nilavagai, for example extract dosage, health benefits, chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Nilavakai.
Full-text: Nilavakai, Avagai, Kuyattinalakai, Nilavirai, Nattunilavirai, Puray, Thalini, Nilavavirai, Kiruminaci, Puvantam, Veppal, Avarai, Alakalam, Acuvam.
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Search found 2 books and stories containing Nilavagai; (plurals include: Nilavagais). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
Acute and subacute toxicity study in gunmathikku nilavagai chooranam < [2019: Volume 8, July issue 8]
Pilot study on nilavagai choornam and sanjeevi thylam for urticaria. < [2018: Volume 7, November issue 18]
Management of dermatophytosis or padarthamarai in siddha system - a case study < [2018: Volume 7, December issue 19]
Glimpses of folk medicines of dharmapuri forest division tamilnadu < [Volume 5 (issue 3), Jan-Mar 1986]